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Antivirus Tip: Enable a screen password prompt. This limits access and gives you peace of mind.
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Antivirus Tip: Limit the number of games you have on your device. They occasionally have click-bait ads that can be tempting, especially to children.
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Antivirus Tip: When using social media, block any person or company that you do not wish to receive any interactions from.
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Antivirus Tip: Do not text whilst doing an activity that requires your full attention, such as driving.
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Antivirus Tip: Enable the data-saving option when using an internet browser. This loads only certain features on a website and avoid viruses downloading.
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Antivirus Tip: Make a list of information that you would no share online and make it a habit.
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Antivirus Tip: Don’t allow your child to open any social media accounts until they are at least 13 years old or can grasp the responsibility.
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Antivirus Tip: One way to tell if a site is phishing is if it uses a regular e-mail extension like gmail.com, rather than a company-related email address.
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Antivirus Tip: Strong passwords are longer than 8 characters, with different letters, numbers, symbols and capitals. The longer, the better.
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Antivirus Tip: With online shopping, always check the website address. A secure site will have a padlock icon and start with ‘https:’.