Antivirus Tip: Whenever providing sensitive information, double check that no strange programs are running in the background. Virus scan if you must.
Antivirus Tip: There are different types of trojan viruses and each does something different like spying on your PC or downloading adware without you realising.
Antivirus Tip: If your web browser starts acting strange, then close all programs and commence with a deep scan of your system to avoid nasty surprises.
Antivirus Tip: No matter where you go, always have your firewall operating on your device as the first line of defence against malware.
Antivirus Tip: Set up a software/ hardware firewall to protect the network against threats, such as an internet firewall and a physical barrier to the server.
Antivirus Tip: Always enable the spam filter on your e-mail to prevent suspicious e-mails from entering your inbox and you accidentally viewing them.
Antivirus Tip: Use your own devices, as typing your personal info on another device might result in your information being used for criminal reasons.
Antivirus Tip: For security reasons, never divulge who has full access to your network as they could leak the information accidentally.
Antivirus Tip: Do not use your birthday, spouse or pet’s name, or a popular culture reference as a password. They’re the first to be guessed correctly.
Antivirus Tip: Always use passwords, even when they are optional, such as a lock password for your chat apps such as WhatsApp.
Antivirus Tip: Make use of the ‘block’ function on social media when encountering malicious bots and criminals trying to gain access to your personal info.
Antivirus Tip: Treat any interaction on the internet like a professional meeting – provide what is needed, and do not do more than what is necessary.
