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 you are unsure if a website is safe, google the address before the time to ensure that clicking on it won’t infect your IT device.

Antivirus Tip: Keep a physical list of people who have access to your devices and those who know your passwords, as a way to keep track of users.

Antivirus Tip: It might seem obvious, but keep your device’s operating software up to date to plug any holes in its security and regular fixes for program bugs.

Antivirus Tip: If you work on a network, keep it limited to only a handful of connected workstations, and with security such as passwords and connection types.

Antivirus Tip: Be careful of using public chargers for devices, or cables that are just left out in the open. Criminals can use these ports to hack your device.

Antivirus Tip: Remember to turn off the GPS of your device when you are no longer using it.

Antivirus Tip: Google’s ‘SafeSearch’ can be a useful tool when you allow your child to search the web.

Antivirus Tip: Certain devices can keep track of ‘screen time’ and allow you to set limits. Set this option for when a child uses your device.