Antivirus Tip: There are several different types of viruses and they all behave differently, including how they spread: virus, trojan and worm.
Antivirus Tip: Restarting your PC in safe mode disables some of the functions that viruses use to replicate, allowing your anti-virus more resources to work.
Antivirus Tip: Create a secondary e-mail account to ensure that you have a backup should a virus prevent you from changing your password via e-mail.
Antivirus Tip: Whenever possible, keep your anti-virus software up to date, as new software means new weaknesses become apparent and must be patched.
Antivirus Tip: Encrypt very sensitive information, and do not keep it on a PC or device that can access the internet. Rather use a flash drive.
Antivirus Tip: Uniquely mark your devices, as criminals can swap them out, and record you inputting your passwords and other sensitive information.
Antivirus Tip: To secure your device, always operate under the assumption that you do not have protection.
Antivirus Tip: Some companies offer a physical ‘key’ – resembling a flash drive that must be inserted – as a form of password protection for maximising safety.
Antivirus Tip: When downloading files from the internet, make sure that the source is reliable and reputable.
Antivirus Tip: Enable filters on your e-mail to avoid accidentally receiving and clicking on links in malicious e-mails. Report these to your service provider.
Antivirus Tip: Be careful who you share your personal details with, as criminals use fake password requests to access your accounts.
Antivirus Tip: Where possible, do not post your personal information on social media and the internet, as some viruses can track your personal data.
