Antivirus Tip: Check your browser settings to see what plug-ins are installed and verify what you have, or you might install malware that installs more viruses.

Antivirus Tip: NEVER click on e-mail attachments or links provided without verifying if the sender and/or the contents are safe and scanned.

Antivirus Tip: Save a file of your system’s default settings, so that should you need to restart after clearing a trojan, you have your settings available.

Antivirus Tip: Disable image and file previews in your e-mails as some attachments allow trojans to activate and infect your system or device.

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: Disable the autorun function on all USB ports, as most malicious software automatically installs itself when autorun activates.

Antivirus Tip: Free anti-spyware software often do not provide an adequate level of protection, so consider investing in a paid professional package.

Antivirus Tip: Use multiple programs, anti-virus and anti-spyware, to provide adequate protection from spy- and malware, especially when browsing the internet.

Antivirus Tip: Installing real-time anti-spyware can protect against malware from installing itself and logging your keystrokes without you realising it.

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