Today, I stumbled upon some odd screenshots on my phone that I didn't take myself. They show a certificate viewer with serial numbers, certificates, public keys, and more. There's mention of something like digicert global root g2 and geotrust tls rsa ca g1. I've never seen anything like this on my phone before, and it's concerning that my phone just generated these screenshots on its own. I'd really appreciate any insights into what might be happening here!
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Yeah, that definitely sounds suspicious. I can't think of any good reason for your phone to create and save screenshots of those certificates on its own. Generally, those certificates are important for verifying connections to servers, like when you're trying to access a website. If they've been manipulated or new ones added without your consent, it could allow someone to monitor your online activity without you knowing. Make sure you check for any recent updates or if the phone was repaired recently; sometimes legit updates might cause changes, but it’s better to be cautious just in case!
I can see why you'd be worried! Just to add, you might want to reset your phone or check for any unusual apps that you didn't install. Better safe than sorry!