Can a virus send text messages?

Invasive adverts – Overbearing adverts are a sign that you may have adware on your phone. Adware can infect your device with malicious code. Contacts receiving strange messages – Malware can use your device to send spam texts, which can result in your contacts devices becoming infected too.

Can someone see you through your phone camera?

Yes, smartphone cameras can be used to spy on you – if youre not careful. A researcher claims to have written an Android app that takes photos and videos using a smartphone camera, even while the screen is turned off – a pretty handy tool for a spy or a creepy stalker.