Urgent language, unknown short links and requests for codes are the biggest red flags.
Most people can make these changes in a few minutes without installing anything new. The settings are usually under the battery, privacy or network menus.
Security researchers recommend keeping devices updated, since many fixes quietly close holes that attackers already know about.
If something still feels off, back up your data first and then try a reset. Your provider support line can help too.
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