Antivirus Tip: There are different types of trojan viruses and each does something different like spying on your PC or downloading adware without you realising.
Antivirus Tip: If your web browser starts acting strange, then close all programs and commence with a deep scan of your system to avoid nasty surprises.
Antivirus Tip: No matter where you go, always have your firewall operating on your device as the first line of defence against malware.
Antivirus Tip: Always scan downloads. Trojan viruses come in many different shapes, but are typically downloaded alongside legitimate software.
Antivirus Tip: Always enable the spam filter on your e-mail to prevent suspicious e-mails from entering your inbox and you accidentally viewing them.
Antivirus Tip: Use your own devices, as typing your personal info on another device might result in your information being used for criminal reasons.
Antivirus Tip: For security reasons, never divulge who has full access to your network as they could leak the information accidentally.
Antivirus Tip: Where possible, install a device finder app. This can be especially useful if you lose your device or it is stolen.
Antivirus Tip: Always use passwords, even when they are optional, such as a lock password for your chat apps such as WhatsApp.
Antivirus Tip: Make use of the ‘block’ function on social media when encountering malicious bots and criminals trying to gain access to your personal info.
Antivirus Tip: Treat any interaction on the internet like a professional meeting – provide what is needed, and do not do more than what is necessary.
Antivirus Tip: Use different e-mails for different kinds of accounts, instead of just one e-mail, in case your information gets hacked.
