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: Set up a software/ hardware firewall to protect the network against threats, such as an internet firewall and a physical barrier to the server.

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.

Antivirus Tip: Restarting your device typically clears the memory of minor errors. If they persist, back up all your data and then perform a factory reset.

Antivirus Tip: A sign that your device is infected is sudden sluggish performance and programs running without a prompt. Scan and clear out threats immediately.

Antivirus Tip: Use your own devices, as typing your personal info on another device might result in your information being used for criminal reasons.

Antivirus Tip: No network or system can be 100 per cent secure, but taking precautions helps. Get protection according to how risky your work is.

Antivirus Tip: For security reasons, never divulge who has full access to your network as they could leak the information accidentally.

Antivirus Tip: Keep a ready list of easy ‘how to’ instructions for guests to make it easier to navigate the security you have set up on your PC and network.

Antivirus Tip: Where possible, install a device finder app. This can be especially useful if you lose your device or it is stolen.