Antivirus Tip: Should your PC become infected with ransomware, alert the authorities and your nearest IT expert to assist immediately. Do not pay the ransom.

Antivirus Tip: The free software packaged with your operating system is often not enough protection. Rather purchase quality anti-virus and malware software.

Antivirus Tip: Ransomware, which is malware locking you out of your PC unless a ransom is paid, is becoming more frequent. Educate yourself on these threats.

Antivirus Tip: Good virus protection should provide constant safety to all users on your device, all e-mail, internet and file types.

Antivirus Tip: Always have at least one anti-virus program installed on your phone, but preferably have two.

Antivirus Tip: Whenever shopping online, look for a padlock symbol as this typically means a site is secure and safe from links to malware.

Antivirus Tip: If an antivirus program is using too many resources and not picking up any threats, then uninstall and find new antivirus protection.

Antivirus Tip: The free software packaged with your operating system is often not enough protection. Rather purchase quality anti-virus and malware software.

Antivirus Tip: Check your browser settings to see what plug-ins are installed and verify what you have, or you might install malware that installs more viruses.

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