Antivirus Tip: Practise good security measures to prevent spyware, trojans and malware, such as making all of your users aware of dangerous websites.
Antivirus Tip: Always check to see the total amount of resources your protection programs are using. Switch programs for optimal efficiency.
Antivirus Tip: Normal viruses may start as annoying pop-ups, but trojans that prevent you from restarting your PC are admin-level and require experts to remove.
Antivirus Tip: Not all files picked up by your anti-virus are malicious. Some are just background system processes. Adjust your AV settings to overlook these.
Antivirus Tip: Restarting your device typically clears the memory of minor errors. If they persist, back up all your data and then perform a factory reset.
Antivirus Tip: A sign that your device is infected is sudden sluggish performance and programs running without a prompt. Scan and clear out threats immediately.
Antivirus Tip: No network or system can be 100 per cent secure, but taking precautions helps. Get protection according to how risky your work is.
Antivirus Tip: Keep a ready list of easy ‘how to’ instructions for guests to make it easier to navigate the security you have set up on your PC and network.
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: If you believe the website you are currently viewing may be unsafe, odds are it may just be. Close the web browser and run an intense AV scan.
Antivirus Tip: Using the keyboard shortcut – Ctrl+Alt+Del – and googling the processes running can help you determine which are normal and which are viruses.
Antivirus Tip: Phishing is when criminals try to get your personal details, credit card info or passwords via fraudulent emails or SMSes. Always double-check.
