Communications security experts say that if you want to be 100% sure that what you say or write on your mobile phone is not being monitored, all you have to do is turn it off. Read some simple steps to avoid monitoring as published in the newspaper "Ta nea"…..
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In case you can't avoid it in the first place, how do you remove the bug
By resetting the factory settings
It is probably the most effective method to erase the spyware that may have been installed on your mobile phone. You can do it yourself or, alternatively, visit a mobile phone store and ask to factory reset your device. The function is available on all phones (Android, iPhone, BlackBerry, etc.). This process will restore your phone to the state it was in when you bought it. Don't forget to create backups beforehand, if you don't want to lose files.
By resetting the factory settings
Upgrading or reinstalling your phone's operating system (software) will have a similar effect to a factory reset. The good thing is that this method will not delete your applications and data, but you will be sure that the spyware will be removed. This is because the monitoring applications are installed on the device's operating system.
How to detect an intrusion
1. Turn off the device
2. Observe if there is any unusual “behavior” (e.g. the screen turns on by itself or the keys light up)
3. Check if the battery is warm. This may mean that the phone is not actually turned off but is secretly running some program
4. Turn the phone back on
5. Observe if there are any unusual sounds when you make a call
Protect your data
1. Always keep your device with you and do not allow anyone to use it. Anyone who comes into contact with your mobile phone, even for a few seconds, can install spyware
2. Set a password on your phone to secure it from unauthorized use
3. Do not allow access to unknown Bluetooth connections
4. Do not download files from the Internet to your phone
5. Disable or limit Internet access from your mobile phone
Stop eavesdropping
1. Remove the battery from your phone when not in use
2. Use a prepaid phone to protect sensitive conversations
3. If you notice unusual behavior on your phone, notify your carrier
4. Turn off the wireless Internet (WiFi) function on your phone. Only surf from places you know are safe, such as your home or office
5. Remember that spyware rarely infects phones that do not have access to the Internet
6. Do not reveal confidential information from your phone if you suspect that your phone has been “infected”
7. Factory reset your phone to remove any tracking software
8. Install a malware and virus detection program (antivirus) on your phone
9. Turn off GPS when not in use. It can be used by hackers to see where your phone (and its owner) is.
10. Turn off Bluetooth when you're not using it. Only turn it on when you want to transfer contacts, files, etc.
Source: planet-greece.blogspot.com
