Antivirus Tip: If a file looks like an image file – .jpeg or .png – but has the .exe extension, then it’s likely to be a virus and must be deleted immediately.
Antivirus Tip: Do not install too many real-time protection and anti-virus programs, as they will drain your system resources and slow down productivity.
Antivirus Tip: Set your anti-spyware to run in real time so as to provide protection whenever your device, PC or network is switched on.
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: Remember to use the parental controls in the system settings of your device to limit what children can access.
Antivirus Tip: Check your system settings to see which functions are enabled, such as network connectivity or file sharing.
Antivirus Tip: Enable auto-update on your device. Each operating system usually has security updates that can provide basic protection.
Antivirus Tip: Never think ‘that will never happen to me’, nor think that all the websites you visit are immune to hackers.
Antivirus Tip: Even if you know how to avoid all the suspicious websites, having some sort of protective software is still a smart choice.
Antivirus Tip: It’s a smart move to disable the ‘autofill’ and ‘remember my password’ functions on most internet browsers.
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.
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.
