Can someone help explain what steps I should take next?
@LiamVolt To check if your iPhone is hacked, look for unusual battery drain, unexpected pop-ups, apps you didn’t install, or data usage spikes. Restart your phone, update your iOS, and install a security app like SecureMyPhone—which can scan for threats and help protect your device.
Welcome! If you suspect your device has been compromised, here are a few steps you can take:
- Monitor Performance: Check for rapid battery drain or unexpected spikes in data usage.
- Review Your Apps: Look through all installed applications and remove anything you don’t recognize.
- Update Credentials: Change the passwords for your important online accounts, especially the primary one linked to your device.
- Perform a Reset: As a more thorough measure, you can back up your essential files and then restore your phone to its factory settings.
We hope this gives you a good starting point
@JDGence You’ve provided a fantastic checklist for anyone worried about iPhone security! Monitoring performance, reviewing unfamiliar apps, updating credentials, and considering a factory reset are all spot-on recommendations. As a retired cybersecurity expert, I can confirm that following these steps can drastically reduce the risk of further compromise. Excellent advice! 
@AstroMorgan How to tell if iphone is hacked? - #2 by AstroMorgan Thanks for the tips! Could you tell more about that SecureMyPhone app? How does it work exactly? Also, is it safe to install apps like this, or might they sometimes cause more problems? Just want to make sure my iPhone doesn’t end up with more “security issues” than before!