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

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: Email spam or junk mail are usually the first source of viruses, and should be deleted immediately, even if they look like they’re from a friend.

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: A computer worm copies itself by looking for security holes in a network and infecting the computers that access the network, slowing them down.

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: Practise good security measures to prevent spyware, trojans and malware, such as making all of your users aware of dangerous websites.

Antivirus Tip: Always check to see the total amount of resources your protection programs are using. Switch programs for optimal efficiency.