Antivirus Tip: If an app provides a lock option, use it. This can prevent unwanted access to your device.

Antivirus Tip: Where possible, encrypt your device’s ‘hotspot’ function. This will prevent anyone else from using this connection point.

Antivirus Tip: Turn off your device’s bluetooth and Wi-Fi access once you are done to prevent unintended access from hackers and other outside sources.

Antivirus Tip: When researching or studying late at night in a public space, be aware of your surroundings – criminals might try to interfere with your device.

Antivirus Tip: Always enable your device’s ‘lock screen’ function. This prevents the wrong hands from interfering with it.

Antivirus Tip: Get comfortable with adjusting privacy settings. This way you can proactively avoid personal information leaking or prying eyes finding you.

Antivirus Tip: A sign that your device is infected is sudden sluggish performance and programs running without a prompt. Scan and clear out threats immediately.

Antivirus Tip: No network or system can be 100 per cent secure, but taking precautions helps. Get protection according to how risky your work is.

Antivirus Tip: Keep a ready list of easy ‘how to’ instructions for guests to make it easier to navigate the security you have set up on your PC and network.

Antivirus Tip: Share knowledge with those who use your devices, so they are aware of what to avoid and limit their usage to prevent any accidental infections.