Antivirus Tip: When using social media, block any person or company that you do not wish to receive any interactions from.

Antivirus Tip: Do not text whilst doing an activity that requires your full attention, such as driving.

Antivirus Tip: Enable the data-saving option when using an internet browser. This loads only certain features on a website and avoid viruses downloading.

Antivirus Tip: Make a list of information that you would no share online and make it a habit.

Antivirus Tip: Don’t allow your child to open any social media accounts until they are at least 13 years old or can grasp the responsibility.

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.

Antivirus Tip: With online shopping, always check the website address. A secure site will have a padlock icon and start with ‘https:’.

Antivirus Tip: Make every attempt to not be indifferent about security warnings, and simply clicking them off without looking at them properly.