Antivirus Tip: Always use passwords, even when they are optional, such as a lock password for your chat apps such as WhatsApp.

Antivirus Tip: Make use of the ‘block’ function on social media when encountering malicious bots and criminals trying to gain access to your personal info.

Antivirus Tip: Treat any interaction on the internet like a professional meeting – provide what is needed, and do not do more than what is necessary.

Antivirus Tip: Use different e-mails for different kinds of accounts, instead of just one e-mail, in case your information gets hacked.

Antivirus Tip: Keep a list of at least five people you know who can help you if your computer starts doing something you know isn’t normal.

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: Do not use public charging ports. They are a prime target for criminals to tinker with that allows them access to your charging device.

Antivirus Tip: Any e-mails or messages that demand you ‘act now’ are very likely to be phishing attempts, and must be ignored and deleted.

Antivirus Tip: Keep copies of your important files in at least three different places so that they do not become infected or compromised.

Antivirus Tip: Strong passwords are longer than 8 characters, with different letters, numbers, symbols and capitals. The longer, the better.