Antivirus Tip: Avoid accessing links that are in languages you do not understand or do not end with .com.

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

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: 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.

Antivirus Tip: If you must use public Wi-Fi, be quick and vigilant. These public-access points are typically unprotected and pose an easy criminal target.