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: When setting up your email, enable a two-step verification that includes sending an SMS to your cellphone for added security.

Antivirus Tip: Under no circumstances should you give out your location, unless absolutely necessary. Location data is valuable to criminals.

Antivirus Tip: You should be wary of a website by the number of pop-up ads you see. The more you see, the greater chance of viruses.

Antivirus Tip: Only open e-mail accounts that include spam filters. This will save you time and having to buy anti-virus software with the added feature.

Antivirus Tip: Be careful when you want to ‘unsubscribe’ – scammers send fake letters and the link tends to be to an infected website.

Antivirus Tip: Make a habit of keeping your programs updated as they typically have security patches that can keep you protected from online threats.

Antivirus Tip: Don’t be afraid to open a 2nd e-mail address, but keep a personal one for strictly intimate communications. The 2nd can be for online purchases.

Antivirus Tip: The ‘LoveLetter’ worm of 2000 copied itself via e-mail, and is an excellent example of why you must be suspicious of e-mail attachments.

Antivirus Tip: If a link uses eye-catching words or gives you a chance at a special offer, then it is likely to lead to an infected website and must be avoided.