Antivirus Tip: When you are unsure if a website is safe, google the address before the time to ensure that clicking on it won’t infect your IT device.

Antivirus Tip: Keep a physical list of people who have access to your devices and those who know your passwords, as a way to keep track of users.

Antivirus Tip: It might seem obvious, but keep your device’s operating software up to date to plug any holes in its security and regular fixes for program bugs.

Antivirus Tip: If you work on a network, keep it limited to only a handful of connected workstations, and with security such as passwords and connection types.

Antivirus Tip: Be careful of using public chargers for devices, or cables that are just left out in the open. Criminals can use these ports to hack your device.

Antivirus Tip: Never think ‘that will never happen to me’, nor think that all the websites you visit are immune to hackers.

Antivirus Tip: If you allow children to use your devices often, teach them good habits such as not sharing personal details or clicking on blinking pop-ups.

Antivirus Tip: Always use two-factor authentication – this generates a password that you must enter at the time and adds a layer of security.

Antivirus Tip: Where possible, lock down your security settings so they cannot be changed unless you use admin privileges on your network.

Antivirus Tip: For your mobile device, install a call identifier app. This allows you to avoid scam calls and other unnecessary calls.