Your phone got hacked and now someone’s got control of it. What to do immediately [Video]

Data breaches are becoming alarmingly common, and it’s no longer just massive corporations or government agencies in the crosshairs. Hackers are setting their sights on personal devices like your smartphone. Think about it, your phone holds a staggering amount of your personal information.

From emails and text messages to banking apps, social media and even your photos, it’s a treasure trove for cybercriminals.

The numbers back up the growing threat. The FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center received nearly 56,000 reports of personal data breaches last year. California, the most populous state, topped the charts for the most complaints, according to the Identity Theft Resource Center (ITRC). These stats are more than just numbers — they’re a wake-up call.

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