Spyware and setting up a new iPhone

Thank you for the reply lakefront6!

You cannot restore part of a backup. If you want to set up your device as new, you can sync content that is stored in iCloud when you sign in. You also can archive or make copies of information that you have stored in iCloud:

Archive or make copies of the information you store in iCloud

Cheers!

Hey there lakefront6,

Thanks for reaching out to Apple Support Communities. We understand that you're wanting to set up a new iPhone and believe your old iPhone was compromised. We're happy to provide some assistance.

If you believe your Apple ID was compromised, look here:

If you think your Apple ID has been compromised

To transfer content from an old iPhone to a new iPhone, look here:

Transfer data from your previous iOS or iPadOS device to your new iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

We hope this helps.

Have a great day!

Unless you jailbroke your old phone, there is no spyware on it.