Antivirus Tip: If you receive a message, text or e-mail from an unknown contact you can not verify, do not respond and delete the communication.

Antivirus Tip: Random messages should not be taken lightly – never click on the links and take note of the source as they may send more spam.

Antivirus Tip: Use passwords, even when they are optional.

Antivirus Tip: One way to tell if a site is phishing is if it uses a regular e-mail extension like gmail.com, rather than a company-related email address.

Antivirus Tip: Make friends with people who work with computers and know how to set up networks. They typically have the knowledge to help with malware.

Antivirus Tip: If children use your PC, disable certain internet functions or limit their time on the device. Teach them how to avoid unsafe websites, too.

Antivirus Tip: Do not open any files attached to an email if the subject line seems suspicious, unexpected or you don’t understand it.

Antivirus Tip: When downloading files from the internet, make sure that the source is reliable and reputable.

Antivirus Tip: Enable filters on your e-mail to avoid accidentally receiving and clicking on links in malicious e-mails. Report these to your service provider.

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