How to check if your smartphone is hacked using this simple code

A simple USSD code can help users quickly check for call forwarding misuse, a common hacking tactic, and take immediate steps ...
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Call forwarding scam: How cybercriminals hijack your phone and how to check if your calls are being forwarded

Cyber fraudsters have a new weapon—call forwarding! Scammers are tricking unsuspecting users into dialing special codes that start with *#, giving them control over the victim’s phone. Once activated, ...

Dialling this code could give scammers access to your bank account: Here’s what not to do

The Cybercrime unit has warned mobile phone users about a simple dialling trick that can silently redirect bank calls and ...

How a simple delivery call can hijack your phone using USSD codes

The Indian Cybercrime Coordination Centre (I4C) recently issued an advisory warning citizens about a rising wave of ...