Antivirus Tip: Even if you know how to avoid all the suspicious websites, having some sort of protective software is still a smart choice.

Antivirus Tip: It’s a smart move to disable the ‘autofill’ and ‘remember my password’ functions on most internet browsers.

Antivirus Tip: The majority of websites record where you have visited. Be sure to stick to websites you know as the information collected becomes product ads.

Antivirus Tip: Your local library usually has trained staff who can help you with online research. Make use of this public resource to avoid infected websites.

Antivirus Tip: Remember to teach children that age restrictions on websites are there for a reason, and to protect them from potential harm.

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: Rather than keeping track of all your accounts on your device, write down each account username and password, then keep it in a safe.

Antivirus Tip: Be careful when posting photos or videos of yourself online, especially if they show your personal life such as family members or where you live.

Antivirus Tip: Limit how much of your personal information you expose online. If you must, use only the bare minimum such as a street address with no area code.

Antivirus Tip: Ads are becoming increasingly intrusive and annoying, so it’s handy to install an ad-blocker.