Hi crystalstorm11, and welcome to the forum! That’s a great question, and it’s smart to be concerned about online security. Regarding your question about fake updates, yes, they can absolutely be used to hack your phone. The good news is that the community has already discussed this, and you can find some great advice in the topic “Can fake updates hack my phone?” (linked in the topic information above). You’ll find some helpful tips, like only downloading updates from trusted sources like the App Store or Google Play. Also, there’s a handy online security category with more information. Feel free to ask if anything is unclear!