What is zombie phones?

Zombie phones are smartphones that have been infected with malware or viruses and are being controlled remotely by cybercriminals without the knowledge of the owner. These phones are also known as botnet zombies because they are used to form botnets, which are networks of infected devices that are manipulated by hackers to conduct various cyber attacks, such as DDoS attacks, spam campaigns, phishing scams, and data theft. The owners of zombie phones may notice a significant reduction in the battery life, sluggish performance, unexpected data usage, and unusual behavior of their device, but they may not realize that their phone has been compromised. To protect themselves from zombie phones, users should always keep their software up-to-date, avoid downloading suspicious apps or visiting malicious websites, use strong passwords, and install anti-virus software.