Antivirus Tip: Ad-blockers prevent pop-ups which can lead to dangerous viruses if you accidentally click on the ads.

Antivirus Tip: Make it a habit to keep up to date with the latest tips and hints on how to keep safe whilst using the internet and IT devices.

Antivirus Tip: Strong passwords are longer than 8 characters, with different letters, numbers, symbols and capitals. The longer, the better.

Antivirus Tip: With online shopping, always check the website address. A secure site will have a padlock icon and start with ‘https:’.

Antivirus Tip: Make every attempt to not be indifferent about security warnings, and simply clicking them off without looking at them properly.

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.