The first step to ensuring phone security is making all OS updates when you're alerted. Here's how:
Apps crashing, unexplainably high data usage, battery running out way too fast? You could have malware hiding in your phone. Follow the steps below to remove suspected malware.
If you have any questions, contact the U.S. Cellular Customer Care Center at 611 for assistance.
1. Lock your phone with a PIN or password
2. Check application security settings
Review application settings and ensure that only the minimum permissions are enabled for the app to run
3. Back up your data regularly
4. Set up remote wipe
If your phone is lost or stolen, you may be able to protect your data by wiping it from the device
5. Do NOT respond to messages (email/SMS/MMS) from unknown senders