Antivirus Tip: If you must post information online, make it as vague as possible and check that your information can’t be found on any search engine.

Antivirus Tip: Legitimate websites do not require you to download software in order to use them. Avoid websites that request you do so.

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: Proactively keep a list of your child’s passwords for the websites they use.

Antivirus Tip: For children, set rules for using the internet, such as ‘do not chat with strangers’, not posting photos or personal information.

Antivirus Tip: Any changes in behaviour from your child after using the internet can be an early indicator of a problem.Check their history and make more rules.

Antivirus Tip: Check your child’s internet browsing history to make sure they’re not visiting sites that can lead to infections.

Antivirus Tip: Keep your children’s computer in a common space that can make monitoring easy and you are within sight to provide guidance.

Antivirus Tip: If you receive an e-mail that looks full of technical jargon, delete it immediately as it might be a worm like the ‘Mydoom’ e-mail worm of 2004.