Antivirus Tip: Blogging is not private and can be found on most search engines, so don’t leave personal information in a blog that can be used against you.

Antivirus Tip: Never do online quizzes or surveys, as they occasionally ask for personal information which can be collected and used to access your accounts.

Antivirus Tip: Change your passwords and do it often. Depending on how important they are, they need to change either every six months or every month.

Antivirus Tip: Be careful when using 'open' or free Wi-Fi in a coffee shop or airport lounge. It's open to anyone, including hackers and viruses.

Antivirus Tip: Where possible, do not post your personal information on social media and the internet, as some viruses can track your personal data.

Antivirus Tip: Always hover your cursor over a link to see the full address, especially as some can be shortened to hide malicious links.

Antivirus Tip: Be careful who you share your personal details with, as criminals use fake password requests to access your accounts.

Antivirus Tip: When making a password, make it common, long and easy enough to remember, but something unique to you alone. ie. GR8atDaY2Day.

Antivirus Tip: No institution will ever ask for your password or personal details, as they already have this information.

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.