Antivirus Tip: Do not install too many real-time protection and anti-virus programs, as they will drain your system resources and slow down productivity.
Antivirus Tip: Set your anti-spyware to run in real time so as to provide protection whenever your device, PC or network is switched on.
Antivirus Tip: Should your PC become infected with ransomware, alert the authorities and your nearest IT expert to assist immediately. Do not pay the ransom.
Antivirus Tip: Ransomware, which is malware locking you out of your PC unless a ransom is paid, is becoming more frequent. Educate yourself on these threats.
Antivirus Tip: Check your system settings to see which functions are enabled, such as network connectivity or file sharing.
Antivirus Tip: Enable auto-update on your device. Each operating system usually has security updates that can provide basic protection.
Antivirus Tip: A strong password combines capital letters, numbers, and more than eight characters to make it impossible to guess, even with software.
Antivirus Tip: Never think ‘that will never happen to me’, nor think that all the websites you visit are immune to hackers.
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.
