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Antivirus Tip: Immediately delete chain e-mails or junk mail. They typically have harmful links or contain attachments that have malicious viruses.
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Antivirus Tip: Do not download via torrent sites, as hackers can track you through your IP, and cause your internet provider to cut your service or fine you.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Antivirus Tip: Before using an anti-virus program, be sure to learn how to use and become familiar with its tools, such as threat detection and deep scanning.
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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.
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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: Ransomware, which is malware locking you out of your PC unless a ransom is paid, is becoming more frequent. Educate yourself on these threats.
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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.