How do you know if your iPhone is being tracked?

Apple devices, particularly iPhones, are the foundation of the Apple ecosystem. To illustrate this, other components of the ecosystem such as the Apple Watch, AirPods, and AirTags are all designed for use with the iPhone. Devices like Macs, MacBooks, and iPads are also being made increasingly compatible with iPhones day by day. So how can you tell if your smartphone, which has become the center of your life, is being tracked? Here’s our guide on “How to Tell If Your iPhone Is Being Tracked in 5 Steps“…

Test the security of your iPhone in 5 steps!

By checking the following points on your device, you can determine if your iPhone is being tracked.

Check your Apple ID! The easiest way to gain access to an iPhone or any other Apple device is to acquire the associated Apple ID. Apple ID ele geçirilmiş bir Apple cihazına erişebilmek mümkündür. Bunu kontrol etmek için Apple tarafından gönderilen e-postalarla başlamalısınız. Apple’ın size bilmediğiniz bir cihazda Apple Kimliği hesabınızın açılmasıyla alakalı bir e-posta yollayıp yollamadığına bakın. Daha sonrasındaysa oturum açılan aygıtları kontrol edin. Bilmediğiniz veya şüpheli olarak tanımladığınız cihazlarıysa Apple Destek’e bildirin.
Family Sharing and Find My Another way to access Apple devices is through “Family Sharing” and the “Find My” feature. The Family Sharing feature allows the transfer of subscriptions, purchases, photos, photo albums, locations, calendars, and more data between linked Apple accounts. This feature, especially loved among parents, allows for controlling children’s phones.

Check if these two features are enabled and with whom you are sharing. Usually, accounts are automatically added during updates. However, during the installation process, a malicious person may add their own account. If you notice an unfamiliar or suspicious device, you can remove it from the “Settings > Your Apple ID > Family Sharing” section.

Microphone and camera permissions Many of us grant permissions to everything without paying much attention after installing a new app. Among these permissions are access to the microphone and camera. However, fear not. Apple shows you when your camera and microphone are actively being used.

Depending on your iPhone model, you will see two colored circles in the upper left or right corner. The first one is a green circle that appears when your camera is in use, and the second one is an orange circle that appears when your microphone is active. If any of these circles are lit up in the corners when you are not using the microphone or camera, contact Apple Support and explain the situation.

Unusual power consumption If you are being tracked by spyware, the application will constantly run in the background. You may not know if the application is running or even installed on your device. It will quietly remain in the background. However, you can detect it by monitoring power consumption. If your device’s battery is draining faster than before, there might be spyware present. In such cases, contact Apple Support. They can access your device and identify the spyware.
Random shutdowns and restarts If your iPhone has been randomly shutting down and restarting lately, it could be a software issue. Alternatively, spyware running in the background might be periodically restarting the phone to avoid detection. In such cases, Apple Support will be able to assist you.