These days, smartphones make tapping much easier than that.
What is stalkerware used for?
There are legitimate uses for apps that monitor someone elses phone.
But they can (and are) used by stalkers too, sometimes withdeadly consequences.
Maybe the battery will run out faster, data rates will spike, or youll notice frequent crashes.
But its likely you wont notice anything amiss on your phone.
The initial evidence could come from real-life suspicious activity.
So trust your gut: If you think someone is stalking you via your iPhone, check for it.
So heres what to look for.
This is the kind of thing you might have on a cellphone provided by your job or school.
It wont be hidden, but it can be difficult to remove.
To check for a equipment management profile, go toSettings > General > VPN & equipment Management.
If theres nothing listed here, youre good.
If so, youll probably have to reset your phone to factory tweaks.
(Instructions below.)
To check who has access to your location, navigate to the Find My app.
tap the People tab at the bottom.
Scroll down to Family Sharing.
Remove anyone from this list who shouldnt be there.
Next, go back to Apple ID prefs and scroll down.
There should be a list of registered devices here, including phones, computers, tablets, etc.
you’re free to remove any by clicking on it and hitting Remove gadget.
Go toSettings > Privacy & Security, then tap App Privacy Report.
This will give you an overview of the permissions youve given apps and show their data pipe activity.
If anything looks suspicious here, you’re free to change the parameters or delete the app.
This will wipe your unit clean, so think of it as the nuclear option and proceed with caution.
To factory reset your phone, tapSettings > General > Transfer or Reset [equipment].
It doesnt take long to download an app or change your privacy parameters.
see to it your Auto-Lock isnt set to Never.
