Overview:
In 2025, there was a 65% increase in mobile hacking attacks, with criminals aiming to steal anything from private images to bank apps. Seven expert-approved safeguards are revealed in this guide, including new 2025 security features that the majority of people aren’t yet using.
Assess Your Risk :
- Are you a user of public WiFi?
- Have you selected “Remember Password” in any apps?
- Does your phone not have biometric logins?
Seven Crucial Steps for Phone Security (2025 Update)
- Turn on “Lockdown Mode” (new in iOS 18/Android 15).
What It Does:
- When the phone is idle, all network connections are disabled.
- prevents spyware from using zero-click exploits
How to Turn It On:
- iPhone : Settings > Security & Privacy > Lockdown
- ModeSettings > Biometrics & Security > Extreme Protection on an Android device
- Remove These Three Risky “
- Battery Optimizers” App Types (They Frequently Contain Malware)
- According to a 2025 Princeton study, 87% of free VPNs sell your data.
- Cleaning apps (scams that cause phones to lag)
Hacker Strategies vs. Defenses in 2025
| Hacker Method | How to Stop It |
| SIM Swapping | Call carrier to add “Port Freeze” |
| WiFi Pineapple | Always use VPN on public |
| NSO Spyware | Disable iMessage/WhatsApp links |
| Brute Force | Enable 10-digit PIN + biometrics |
- The “2-Second Security Check “
Prior to clicking on any links:
- When you hover over it,
- the actual URL appears.
- Look for HTTPS (never HTTP).
- Check for typos (fake Amaz0n.com = Fake).
FAQ’s
Q1: Which phone was the most compromised in 2025?
A: 78% of attacks target unpatched Android phones running outdated operating systems.
Q2: When my phone is off, can hackers access it?
A: There are new “power-off attacks” out there. For complete security, use Faraday bags.
Q3: Which is more secure, the iPhone or Android?
A: Although 2025 Android 15 closed the gap, iPhones continue to lead (just 19% of malware attacks).
Q4: Which messaging app is currently the safest?
A: Signal (no cloud backups + end-to-end encryption).
Free 2025 Phone Security Toolkit
- Detailed hardening instructions
- Checklist for security apps
- Emergency hack response strategy