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Antivirus Tip: Installing real-time anti-spyware can protect against malware from installing itself and logging your keystrokes without you realising it.
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Antivirus Tip: If you are a PC or Mac user, it is smart to make sure you get the correct anti-virus software based on your device.
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Antivirus Tip: The fastest antivirus programs tend to offer the least protection. The same can be said of programs that run slowly, but offering little safety.
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Antivirus Tip: An important criteria to consider when choosing virus protection is reliability – if it keeps detecting a legitimate process as a virus, pass.
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Antivirus Tip: Expensive antivirus software often has additions you may not need, like spam filtering and securing internet browsers during transactions.
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Antivirus Tip: New viruses are developed as often as the internet changes, so it makes sense to update your software as frequently.
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Antivirus Tip: When choosing the correct program, take note of real-time protection (constant scanning vs only scanning when prompted) and automatic updates.
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Antivirus Tip: It’s smart to keep up to date with which protection products are the best on the market at the time.
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Antivirus Tip: Browse the websites of trusted organisations that produce anti-malware software as they typically have test comparisons and reviews.
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Antivirus Tip: Before using an anti-virus program, be sure to learn how to use it and become familiar with the tools, such as threat detection and deep scanning.