Antivirus Tip: Immediately delete chain e-mails or junk mail. They typically have harmful links or contain attachments that have malicious viruses.
Antivirus Tip: Do not download via torrent sites, as hackers can track you through your IP, and cause your internet provider to cut your service or fine you.
Antivirus Tip: If a file looks like an image file – .jpeg or .png – but has the .exe extension, then it’s likely to be a virus and must be deleted immediately.
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: Not all security functions are automatically enabled or the default. Check system settings to ensure that all possible security is on.
Antivirus Tip: Install an antimalware app – it scans your PC for viruses, spyware and other malware trying to access your mail and files.
Antivirus Tip: Remember to use the parental controls in the system settings of your device to limit what children can access.
Antivirus Tip: Check your system settings to see which functions are enabled, such as network connectivity or file sharing.
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.
