Antivirus Tip: Keep track of how your device operates – anything out of the ordinary can be an indication of an infection such as a dramatic slow down.

Antivirus Tip: Think twice before you plug anything into your device.

Antivirus Tip: Nothing is free, and anything that offers this is likely to be malware or lead you to malware. This applies across all devices.

Antivirus Tip: Never use pirated software on any of your devices, the software is likely to have malware.

Antivirus Tip: Change your passwords every few months, or set a time-frame for how often you change your passwords with each device.

Antivirus Tip: Where possible, check app permissions and adjust what you allow and prevent access to sensitive functions such as text messages or phone gallery.

Antivirus Tip: Only use messaging apps that offer ‘end-to-end encryption’ as this means your messages are safe from being sent to being received.

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.

Antivirus Tip: Not all security functions are automatically enabled or the default. Check system settings to ensure that all possible security is on.

Antivirus Tip: Install an antimalware app – it scans your PC for viruses, spyware and other malware trying to access your mail and files.