Antivirus Tip: Enable auto-update on your device. Each operating system usually has security updates that can provide basic protection.

Antivirus Tip: A strong password combines capital letters, numbers, and more than eight characters to make it impossible to guess, even with software.

Antivirus Tip: Never think ‘that will never happen to me’, nor think that all the websites you visit are immune to hackers.

Antivirus Tip: If you allow children to use your devices often, teach them good habits such as not sharing personal details or clicking on blinking pop-ups.

Antivirus Tip: Always use two-factor authentication – this generates a password that you must enter at the time and adds a layer of security.

Antivirus Tip: Where possible, lock down your security settings so they cannot be changed unless you use admin privileges on your network.

Antivirus Tip: For your mobile device, install a call identifier app. This allows you to avoid scam calls and other unnecessary calls.

Antivirus Tip: Delete any unexpected e-mails in your inbox that offer deals that seem too good to be true, such as major markdowns on items you want.

Antivirus Tip: When backing up your information, use an external hard drive. Be sure to store it somewhere safe and secure like a locked cabinet.

Antivirus Tip: Be careful when sharing memory-storing devices, as they can easily pick up viruses. Plugging them in can result in an infection.