This article discusses the signs that your phone has a virus, the types of viruses, and tips to prevent infection.

Here are some signs that your phone is infected with a virus:

The most common way phones get viruses and other problems is through apps, email attachments, text messages, and even malicious websites.

Ultimately, it doesn’t matter what kind of virus your phone has, because regardless of the type, it needs to be addressed. But it’s likely to be one of the viruses listed here. In addition to limiting your phone’s functionality, viruses can also cause more serious damage to your life by deleting data, collecting private information, or making (or attempting to make) unauthorized purchases.