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Random App Permissions Changed Without My Approval on Android—Is My Phone Hacked?

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Yesterday, I noticed some apps on my Android phone had new permissions enabled that I never agreed to, like camera and microphone access for apps that shouldn’t need them. I haven’t installed anything new recently, and I always check app permissions carefully. I ran a malware scan with Malwarebytes, but it didn’t find anything suspicious. I also checked for software updates and installed the latest patches. I’m worried that maybe someone remotely accessed my phone or that some app silently escalated permissions in the background. I use a strong lock screen and two-factor authentication on my Google account, so I thought I was pretty secure. I’m not sure if I should factory reset or if there’s a way to trace what triggered these permission changes. Has anyone else experienced random permission changes without manually approving them? What’s the best way to confirm if my device has been compromised or if it’s just a bug? Also, are there reliable tools you trust to monitor app permission changes in real time?

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