Antivirus Tip: Do proper research on an anti-virus program before you purchase and use it. Look at user opinions, expert reviews and other practical info.

Antivirus Tip: The easiest way to avoid ransomware is to not click on suspect files, download from trusted websites, and avoid giving out personal data.

Antivirus Tip: A good anti-virus program has DNS (Domain Name System) protection, which basically makes your internet address harder to find.

Antivirus Tip: Any e-mails requesting to install additional programs onto your device must be deleted immediately, as they likely contain malware or spyware.

Antivirus Tip: Make sure your anti-spyware has ‘link protection’ which scans a page against a database of updated addresses that are known to be harmful.

Antivirus Tip: Be wary of pop-up windows with ads, as they usually lead to malicious websites. Simply close them as they open.

Antivirus Tip: Schedule regular virus checks using your anti-virus software, and alternate the days that you run various software.

Antivirus Tip: A good rule to have is to always scan anything you download before you open it. Set your anti-virus software to do this automatically.

Antivirus Tip: Delete an app or program if you barely use it – some programs and apps could download extra software, which can potentially collect your info.

Antivirus Tip: When your machine is infected, run all your anti-virus programs to scan and remove the malware. Make sure all your programs run afterwards.