Antivirus Tip: Where possible, lock down your security settings so they cannot be changed unless you use admin privileges on your network.

Antivirus Tip: For your mobile device, install a call identifier app. This allows you to avoid scam calls and other unnecessary calls.

Antivirus Tip: Delete any unexpected e-mails in your inbox that offer deals that seem too good to be true, such as major markdowns on items you want.

Antivirus Tip: When backing up your information, use an external hard drive. Be sure to store it somewhere safe and secure like a locked cabinet.

Antivirus Tip: Be careful when sharing memory-storing devices, as they can easily pick up viruses. Plugging them in can result in an infection.

Antivirus Tip: Clean out your devices every six months. This includes not just unused apps but contacts, and other information you might not use.

Antivirus Tip: Keep track of how your device operates – anything out of the ordinary can be an indication of an infection such as a dramatic slow down.

Antivirus Tip: Think twice before you plug anything into your device.

Antivirus Tip: Nothing is free, and anything that offers this is likely to be malware or lead you to malware. This applies across all devices.

Antivirus Tip: Never use pirated software on any of your devices, the software is likely to have malware.