Antivirus Tip: Optimise the effectiveness of your antivirus software by having the software continuously running in the background and fully updated.

Antivirus Tip: The usability of virus protection should not need special skills, and this should be a key factor when you’re on the market for a new program.

Antivirus Tip: Not all anti-malware offers the same level of protection, and new software is constantly being developed which can replace older software.

Antivirus Tip: Paying for anti-virus software means all your devices are covered, whereas the free option tends to be device-specific.

Antivirus Tip: PCs are more commonly targeted by hackers, so infection rates are typically higher.Paid anti-virus software offers the right level of protection.

Antivirus Tip: How effect a program is depends on how it detects malware, its update frequency, ability to remove infections from your device, and background protection.

Antivirus Tip: Even if you know how to surf the web without visiting any suspicious websites, always have some kind of antivirus software installed.

Antivirus Tip: NEVER click on e-mail attachments or links provided without verifying if the sender and/or the contents are safe and scanned.

Antivirus Tip: No single anti-virus program can provide 100 per cent protection. Using two or three programs to provide a wide security net is preferable.

Antivirus Tip: Depending on the web browser you use, installing an appropriate ad-blocker and other safety add-ons can be helpful.