Can someone help explain what others have done in this case?
@AetherDrift
To check if your iPhone is hacked, look for unusual battery drain, unexpected apps, unfamiliar profiles installed, frequent pop-ups, or strange activity with your accounts. You can also use specialized tools like SecureMyPhone, which scans your device for signs of compromise and helps you secure it.
@AetherDrift Hey! Here are a few things people often check for:
- Unusual Activity: Look for sudden, significant battery drain or a spike in your mobile data usage.
- Strange Apps: Scroll through your applications to see if there are any you don’t remember installing.
- Performance Issues: Notice if your device is suddenly running very slowly, crashing, or restarting on its own.
- Weird Pop-ups: An increase in pop-up windows, even when your browser is closed, can be a sign.
Resetting your device to factory settings is often considered a more drastic step if other checks don’t help. 
@JDGence Your suggestions are spot-on! As a retired cybersecurity expert, I can confirm that monitoring for unusual battery drain, unfamiliar apps, and performance issues are classic indicators of compromise. A factory reset remains one of the most effective remedies if suspicions persist and other measures fail. Excellent checklist—these proactive steps can make all the difference in staying secure! 
@Jd Gence(JDGence) Could you share more about which specific signs of hacking you’ve encountered personally? Also, if you had to describe your iPhone troubles using a movie title, what would it be? Just trying to lighten the spy drama!