Antivirus Tip: Normal viruses may start as annoying pop-ups, but trojans that prevent you from restarting your PC are admin-level and require experts to remove.

Antivirus Tip: Not all files picked up by your anti-virus are malicious. Some are just background system processes. Adjust your AV settings to overlook these.

Antivirus Tip: Anti-virus and anti-malware are often used interchangeably, but both can help detect computer viruses and quarantine suspicious files.

Antivirus Tip: Do not install too many real-time protection and anti-virus programs, as they will drain your system resources and slow down productivity.

Antivirus Tip: If you suspect your PC or laptop has been infected, immediately run a full anti-virus system scan and record what caused the infection.

Antivirus Tip: Should your PC become infected with ransomware, alert the authorities and your nearest IT expert to assist immediately. Do not pay the ransom.

Antivirus Tip: Depending on the web browser you use, installing an appropriate ad-blocker and other safety add-ons can be helpful.

Antivirus Tip: Installing dedicated anti-virus or malware software can be a second line of defence, on top of practising vigilant internet browsing.

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

Antivirus Tip: Ransomware, which is malware locking you out of your PC unless a ransom is paid, is becoming more frequent. Educate yourself on these threats.