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5 signs of cyber hacking on devices: Ministry of Interior

Published: 23 Jan 2024 - 05:08 pm | Last Updated: 23 Jan 2024 - 05:10 pm
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Doha, Qatar: To enhance public safety against cybercrimes, the Ministry of Interior shared signs of cyberhacking. 

On its social media, sharing the infograph it said, "your awareness ensures your safety."

Signs that may suggest cyber hacking: 

1. Unusual activities, such as unauthorised logins, occur within apps. 
2. The battery drains faster than usual. 
3. Changes are made to the device's settings without the user's permission.
4. The device becomes excessively hot for no apparent reason. 
5. The device's performance suddenly declines.

As the attack of cyber criminals are increasing, Ministry has been issuing frequent guidelines and precautionary measures for general public to ensure that they do not fall victim.