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Antivirus Tip: Share knowledge with those who use your devices, so they are aware of what to avoid and limit their usage to prevent any accidental infections.
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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: 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: 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: Keep track of all the devices connected to your network like printers, computers, etc. This makes spotting unauthorised devices easier.
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Antivirus Tip: Clean out your devices every six months. This includes not just unused apps but contacts, and other information you might not use.
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Antivirus Tip: Only share your devices and passwords with those you trust completely, or change your password after sharing it for a once-off task.
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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.
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Antivirus Tip: Think twice before you plug anything into your device.
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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.