Antivirus Tip: An additional worry about allowing children access to devices is the presence of online predators. Be sure to supervise and remain vigilant.

Antivirus Tip: You can use a virtual private network to prevent intruders from seeing your browsing history and hackers accessing your device.

Antivirus Tip: To keep your network uncompromised, do not tell anyone or post about your SSID, which is the name of your Wi-Fi network.

Antivirus Tip: If you have guests on your network, assign them a guest SSID and a different password that expires once they have completed their task.

Antivirus Tip: Turn off the ‘save password’ function in all of your internet browsers. Write down your passwords for safe-keeping.

Antivirus Tip: Enabling an ad-blocker will reduce the number of ads you see, and decrease the likelihood of you clicking on one that leads to a virus.

Antivirus Tip: Be wary of links on social media, especially if you do not know the user. Even if you know the person, exercise caution when clicking on a link.

Antivirus Tip: Only share your devices and passwords with those you trust completely, or change your password after sharing it for a once-off task.

Antivirus Tip: Not all security functions are automatically enabled or the default. Check system settings to ensure that all possible security is on.

Antivirus Tip: Install an antimalware app – it scans your PC for viruses, spyware and other malware trying to access your mail and files.