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Rapid battery drain, unknown apps, and random pop-up banners. These are some of the signs that your tablet has been hacked. These attacks can be as sophisticated as that famous Pegasus malware , which infects your device without users doing anything, but these issues typically happen because you probably tapped the wrong link in your browser, messages app, or e-mail. Sometimes, a hacker attack can also happen because platforms like Apple's App Store or Google's Play Store allowed a malicious app that they shouldn't have allowed.

Usually, these attacks target personal information like your social media passwords and bank data, so they can use that to scam other people or drain your bank account.…