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Antivirus Tip: Good virus protection should provide constant safety to all users on your device, all e-mail, internet and file types.
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Antivirus Tip: Always have at least one anti-virus program installed on your phone, but preferably have two.
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Antivirus Tip: Whenever shopping online, look for a padlock symbol as this typically means a site is secure and safe from links to malware.
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Antivirus Tip: If an antivirus program is using too many resources and not picking up any threats, then uninstall and find new antivirus protection.
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Antivirus Tip: The free software packaged with your operating system is often not enough protection. Rather purchase quality anti-virus and malware software.
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Antivirus Tip: Check your browser settings to see what plug-ins are installed and verify what you have, or you might install malware that installs more viruses.
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Antivirus Tip: NEVER click on e-mail attachments or links provided without verifying if the sender and/or the contents are safe and scanned.
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Antivirus Tip: No single anti-virus program can provide 100 per cent protection. Using two or three programs to provide a wide security net is preferable.
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Antivirus Tip: Delete an app or program if you barely use it – some programs and apps could download extra software, which can potentially collect your info.
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Antivirus Tip: Get familiar with the anti-virus and security apps that you install – like scanning – so you know exactly what to do when something bad happens.