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: Always use two-factor authentication – this generates a password that you must enter at the time and adds a layer of security.
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: Rather than keeping track of all your accounts on your device, write down each account username and password, then keep it in a safe.
Antivirus Tip: Be careful when posting photos or videos of yourself online, especially if they show your personal life such as family members or where you live.
Antivirus Tip: Limit how much of your personal information you expose online. If you must, use only the bare minimum such as a street address with no area code.
Antivirus Tip: Ads are becoming increasingly intrusive and annoying, so it’s handy to install an ad-blocker.
