A final hardware issue that is not very common but very serious for mobile devices is hardware security and tampering. This is when someone tries to access or modify the hardware components of your device without your permission or knowledge. This can compromise your data, privacy, or device functionality. Some of the signs of hardware security and tampering are unusual marks, scratches, or openings on the device, missing screws or parts, altered serial numbers or labels, or abnormal behavior or performance. To prevent hardware security and tampering, you should always keep your device with you, use a lock screen or encryption, and avoid unauthorized or suspicious service providers. To detect hardware security and tampering, you can use apps or tools that scan the hardware configuration, firmware, or memory. To recover from hardware security and tampering, you can wipe the device, restore the factory settings, or replace the compromised components.