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Antivirus Tip: Where possible, do not post your personal information on social media and the internet, as some viruses can track your personal data.
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Antivirus Tip: Always hover your cursor over a link to see the full address, especially as some can be shortened to hide malicious links.
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Antivirus Tip: Be careful who you share your personal details with, as criminals use fake password requests to access your accounts.
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Antivirus Tip: When making a password, make it common, long and easy enough to remember, but something unique to you alone. ie. GR8atDaY2Day.
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Antivirus Tip: No institution will ever ask for your password or personal details, as they already have this information.
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Antivirus Tip: Avoid websites selling you generic items or have too many grammar errors – they lead to websites that steal your information, or install malware.
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Antivirus Tip: Avoid accessing links that are in languages you do not understand or do not end with .com.
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Antivirus Tip: Ads are becoming increasingly intrusive and annoying, so it's handy to install an ad-blocker.
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Antivirus Tip: When using social media, block any person or company that you do not wish to receive any interactions from.
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Antivirus Tip: Do not text whilst doing an activity that requires your full attention, such as driving.