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Antivirus Tip: Immediately delete chain e-mails or junk mail. They typically have harmful links or contain attachments that have malicious viruses.
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Antivirus Tip: Online ads often trick you into clicking on them by appearing as alerts for viruses or promising impossible offers. Never click on them.
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Antivirus Tip: Be aware of the websites you browse. Some websites install software that tracks what you visit so they can take advantage of your habits.
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Antivirus Tip: When making back-up files, be sure to scan them before the time so you don’t accidentally save a malicious file.
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Antivirus Tip: The free software packaged with your operating system is often not enough protection. Rather purchase quality anti-virus and malware software.
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Antivirus Tip: If a file looks like an image file – .jpeg or .png – but has the .exe extension, then it’s likely to be a virus and must be deleted immediately.
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Antivirus Tip: Immediately delete chain e-mails or junk mail. They typically have harmful links or contain attachments that have malicious viruses.
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Antivirus Tip: Do not download via torrent sites, as hackers can track you through your IP, and cause your internet provider to cut your service or fine you.
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Antivirus Tip: If a file looks like an image file – .jpeg or .png – but has the .exe extension, then it’s likely to be a virus and must be deleted immediately.
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Antivirus Tip: Remember to run your anti-virus program’s scan function on memory storage devices and flashdrives, so you don’t help spread malware.