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Antivirus Tip: The majority of websites record where you have visited. Be sure to stick to websites you know as the information collected becomes product ads.
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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.
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Antivirus Tip: Your local library usually has trained staff who can help you with online research. Make use of this public resource to avoid infected websites.
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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.
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Antivirus Tip: Remember to teach children that age restrictions on websites are there for a reason, and to protect them from potential harm.
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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.
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Antivirus Tip: Rather than keeping track of all your accounts on your device, write down each account username and password, then keep it in a safe.
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Antivirus Tip: Before you call for help, try to find it out if your problem is internet, network or device-specific. Researching problems helps in the long run.
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Antivirus Tip: Do not use your birthday, spouse or pet’s name, or a popular culture reference as a password. They’re the first to be guessed correctly.
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Antivirus Tip: Always use passwords, even when they are optional, such as a lock password for your chat apps such as WhatsApp.