Your mobile device has gone over its subscribed data limit the past two months. During this time, you have noticed that the device runs hotter than normal and data speeds seem slower than usual.
Which of the following should you consider as a cause for these issues?
A) The device is running low on available storage space.
B) The battery is failing and will need to be replaced.
C) The device needs an operating system update.
D) The device is infected with malware.

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Malware can cause a device to use more data than usual, run hotter due to increased processor activity, and potentially slow down data speeds as it performs malicious activities in the background.

Your Mobile Device Has Gone Over Its Subscribed Data Limit