Antivirus Tip: Where possible, encrypt your device’s ‘hotspot’ function. This will prevent anyone else from using this connection point.

Antivirus Tip: Turn off your device’s bluetooth and Wi-Fi access once you are done to prevent unintended access from hackers and other outside sources.

Antivirus Tip: When researching or studying late at night in a public space, be aware of your surroundings – criminals might try to interfere with your device.

Antivirus Tip: Always enable your device’s ‘lock screen’ function. This prevents the wrong hands from interfering with it.

Antivirus Tip: Get comfortable with adjusting privacy settings. This way you can proactively avoid personal information leaking or prying eyes finding you.

Antivirus Tip: If you must post information online, make it as vague as possible and check that your account has double opt-in security.

Antivirus Tip: An additional worry about allowing children access to devices is the presence of online predators. Be sure to supervise and remain vigilant.

Antivirus Tip: You can use a virtual private network to prevent intruders from seeing your browsing history and hackers accessing your device.

Antivirus Tip: To keep your network uncompromised, do not tell anyone or post about your SSID, which is the name of your Wi-Fi network.

Antivirus Tip: If you have guests on your network, assign them a guest SSID and a different password that expires once they have completed their task.