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called"Jocker." Although Google has banned apps with this code, malware somehow still made it through. Malicious apps are nothing new, but they can be sneaky, and you might not even know that your Android is infected. In that case, your battery may be trying to send you signs that your phone is at risk.Android battery to die
, with many as trivial as having your screen brightness too high. But if you notice that your Android battery is draining at a quicker rate than it normally does, it might be a sign of something more sinister. Your phone may be, as reported by CNET, which is a tool used by hackers to access information and capabilities on your phone.
One way that malware can make its way onto your phone is by downloading a malicious app, which will ask you for certain permissions when it's installed on your phone. This happened recently with an Android app called Ads Blocker, CNET reported, which was supposed to do just as its name says and block ads. Unfortunately, the app was actually"adware" in disguise, running in the background and showing usersA draining battery is a telltale sign of potential malware—as the malware is using power without your knowledge—but it's not the only one. According to CNET, you may notice constant ads or apps you don't recognize on your phone.
You may also get a warning in the form of ransomware, which is never a good sign. In this instance, you will see that hackers have locked your information. Most times, according to CNET, you will get a popup from the attacker asking for Bitcoin—a form of electronic currency—to get your files back.