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: Create a secondary e-mail account to ensure that you have a backup should a virus prevent you from changing your password via e-mail.
Antivirus Tip: Whenever possible, keep your anti-virus software up to date, as new software means new weaknesses become apparent and must be patched.
Antivirus Tip: Install specialist anti-autorun software, as many viruses attach themselves to drives and copy to whatever is connected to the system or network.
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: Encrypt very sensitive information, and do not keep it on a PC or device that can access the internet. Rather use a flash drive.
Antivirus Tip: Uniquely mark your devices, as criminals can swap them out, and record you inputting your passwords and other sensitive information.
Antivirus Tip: To secure your device, always operate under the assumption that you do not have protection.
Antivirus Tip: Do not open any files attached to an email if the subject line seems suspicious, unexpected or you don’t understand it.
Antivirus Tip: When downloading files from the internet, make sure that the source is reliable and reputable.
Antivirus Tip: Enable filters on your e-mail to avoid accidentally receiving and clicking on links in malicious e-mails. Report these to your service provider.
Antivirus Tip: Be careful who you share your personal details with, as criminals use fake password requests to access your accounts.
