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Antivirus Tip: Set up a software/ hardware firewall to protect the network against threats, such as an internet firewall and a physical barrier to the server.
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Antivirus Tip: Always enable the spam filter on your e-mail to prevent suspicious e-mails from entering your inbox and you accidentally viewing them.
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Antivirus Tip: Use your own devices, as typing your personal info on another device might result in your information being used for criminal reasons.
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Antivirus Tip: For security reasons, never divulge who has full access to your network as they could leak the information accidentally.
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Antivirus Tip: Where possible, install a device finder app. This can be especially useful if you lose your device or it is stolen.
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Antivirus Tip: Unless you requested it, NEVER install any unprompted apps or software. Save your device from being hacked.
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Antivirus Tip: Be careful of how often you hand out your device’s e-mail address or try breaking it into 3 parts: ‘name at address’.
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Antivirus Tip: Use a password manager program to not only manage all your passwords, but encrypt them, too. Writing down passwords on a notepad is smart.
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Antivirus Tip: Not all security functions are automatically enabled or the default. Check system settings to ensure that all possible security is on.
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Antivirus Tip: Install an antimalware app – it scans your PC for viruses, spyware and other malware trying to access your mail and files.