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Antivirus Tip: Practise good security measures to prevent spyware, trojans and malware, such as making all of your users aware of dangerous websites.
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Antivirus Tip: Always scan downloads. Trojan viruses come in many different shapes, but are typically downloaded alongside legitimate software.
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Antivirus Tip: Scareware is a pop-up that claims your system is infected then directs you to download malware. It is only dangerous if you click on it.
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Antivirus Tip: If you are hit by ransomware, isolate your infected device – disable all connections.Scan with safety software and then restore from backup files.
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Antivirus Tip: Being proactive doesn’t mean just being security-minded and having the best available software. Back up your sensitive data. Often.
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Antivirus Tip: It is wise to back up your important files and have them on a separate memory storage device, just in case of a virus or malware.
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Antivirus Tip: All the correct protection software means little if you do not keep up to date with possible threats.Visit developer websites to stay up to date.
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Antivirus Tip: A good rule to have is to always scan anything you download before you open it. Set your anti-virus software to do this automatically.
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Antivirus Tip: Random USBs can carry ransomware. If you think your USB is infected, visit your nearest PC technician to clean it.
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Antivirus Tip: If you visit sketchy websites, the likelihood of contracting criminal malware increases. You will want software that can prevent and slow this.