Antivirus Tip: Buying and using quality anti-virus software is one of the best measures you can take to protect yourself.

Antivirus Tip: Whenever providing sensitive information, double check that no strange programs are running in the background. Virus scan if you must.

Antivirus Tip: There are different types of trojan viruses and each does something different like spying on your PC or downloading adware without you realising.

Antivirus Tip: If your web browser starts acting strange, then close all programs and commence with a deep scan of your system to avoid nasty surprises.

Antivirus Tip: No matter where you go, always have your firewall operating on your device as the first line of defence against malware.

Antivirus Tip: Always scan downloads. Trojan viruses come in many different shapes, but are typically downloaded alongside legitimate software.

Antivirus Tip: Scareware is a pop-up that claims your system is infected then directs you to download malware. It is only dangerous if you click on it.

Antivirus Tip: If you are hit by ransomware, isolate your infected device – disable all connections.Scan with safety software and then restore from backup files.

Antivirus Tip: Being proactive doesn’t mean just being security-minded and having the best available software. Back up your sensitive data. Often.

Antivirus Tip: All the correct protection software means little if you do not keep up to date with possible threats.Visit developer websites to stay up to date.