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Antivirus Tip: For security reasons, never divulge who has full access to your network as they could leak the information accidentally.
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Antivirus Tip: Where possible, install a device finder app. This can be especially useful if you lose your device or it is stolen.
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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: 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: 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: 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: To keep your network uncompromised, do not tell anyone or post about your SSID, which is the name of your Wi-Fi network.
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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.
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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.
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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.