Antivirus Tip: Paid for anti-virus software offers greater control over your personal data and better protection for sensitive activity like online purchases.
Antivirus Tip: Free anti-malware software offers a basic level of defence for your device, protecting against common threats, dangerous files and links.
Antivirus Tip: Do not wait until your computer starts running slowly or contracts a virus before downloading protection software.
Antivirus Tip: Mac devices might be targeted less often by hackers due to their operating system, but you should not avoid getting malware protection.
Antivirus Tip: Change your passwords every few months, or set a time-frame for how often you change your passwords with each device.
Antivirus Tip: Where possible, check app permissions and adjust what you allow and prevent access to sensitive functions such as text messages or phone gallery.
Antivirus Tip: Only use messaging apps that offer ‘end-to-end encryption’ as this means your messages are safe from being sent to being received.
Antivirus Tip: Keep a list of apps and programs installed on your device. Remove those you barely use and keep an eye on the ones you do.
Antivirus Tip: Make a list of information that you would no share online and make it a habit.
Antivirus Tip: Don’t allow your child to open any social media accounts until they are at least 13 years old or can grasp the responsibility.
Antivirus Tip: On social media, never add anyone you do not personally know.
Antivirus Tip: If you must post information online, make it as vague as possible and check that your information can’t be found on any search engine.
