I was driving today and noticed something weird. After looking at my phone settings (you know, swiping down to check Wi-Fi and mobile data), an image started flashing on my screen. It even replaced the Google Maps view when I opened the app! I quit the app and reopened it, and the weird image was gone. Now, I'm worried that someone might have access to my phone. Is this a common vulnerability with Google Maps, or should I be concerned? I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S10.
4 Answers
Did you install or side-load any new apps recently? This kind of behavior can sometimes come from shady apps. Also, consider using free Adguard Public DNS for some added security.
Have you tried uninstalling the app or switching to a different one, like Waze? Sometimes just resetting things can help.
Yeah, I disabled it for now. It didn't pop up again when I opened it later, but I'm still worried that just seeing it once might indicate something else is wrong.
That sounds more like a random glitch than actual hacking. Hacking usually doesn't manifest like that. What kind of image did you see?
It was an inappropriate image.
No, you weren't hacked. Google Maps wasn't hacked either. It sounds like you're just overthinking it a bit.
Okay, but I want to understand why that image showed up. I called it 'Google maps hacked' because I thought it was the best way to describe it.
Nope, I haven’t installed anything new recently. What’s this Adguard Public DNS you mentioned?