Antivirus Tip: It is wise to back up your important files and have them on a separate memory storage device, just in case of a virus or malware.
Antivirus Tip: A computer virus replicates itself by changing the code in other programs to copy itself across a computer system.
Antivirus Tip: There are several different types of viruses and they all behave differently, including how they spread: virus, trojan and worm.
Antivirus Tip: Restarting your PC in safe mode disables some of the functions that viruses use to replicate, allowing your anti-virus more resources to work.
Antivirus Tip: Do not use your birthday, spouse or pet’s name, or an obvious popular culture references as a password. They’re the first to be guessed correctly.
Antivirus Tip: Only share your devices and passwords with those you trust completely, or change your password after sharing it for a once-off task.
Antivirus Tip: Keep track of all the devices connected to your network like printers, computers, etc. This makes spotting unauthorised devices easier.
Antivirus Tip: If you ever notice your PC or device acting suspiciously, like working very slowly or turning itself on, perform a full virus scan and back-up.
Antivirus Tip: Use passwords, even when they are optional.
Antivirus Tip: One way to tell if a site is phishing is if it uses a regular e-mail extension like gmail.com, rather than a company-related email address.
Antivirus Tip: Make friends with people who work with computers and know how to set up networks. They typically have the knowledge to help with malware.
Antivirus Tip: If children use your PC, disable certain internet functions or limit their time on the device. Teach them how to avoid unsafe websites, too.
