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Antivirus Tip: Check your browser settings to see what plug-ins are installed and verify what you have, or you might install malware that installs more viruses.
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Antivirus Tip: There are several different types of viruses and they all behave differently, including how they spread: virus, trojan and worm.
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Antivirus Tip: NEVER click on e-mail attachments or links provided without verifying if the sender and/or the contents are safe and scanned.
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Antivirus Tip: No single anti-virus program can provide 100 per cent protection. Using two or three programs to provide a wide security net is preferable.
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Antivirus Tip: Installing dedicated anti-virus or malware software can be a second line of defence, on top of practising vigilant internet browsing.
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Antivirus Tip: No single anti-virus program can provide 100 per cent protection. Using two or three programs to provide a wide security net is preferable.
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Antivirus Tip: Disable the autorun function on all USB ports, as most malicious software automatically installs itself when autorun activates.
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Antivirus Tip: Normal viruses may start as annoying pop-ups, but trojans that prevent you from restarting your PC are admin-level and require experts to remove.
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Antivirus Tip: Free anti-spyware software often do not provide an adequate level of protection, so consider investing in a paid professional package.
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Antivirus Tip: Not all files picked up by your anti-virus are malicious. Some are just background system processes. Adjust your AV settings to overlook these.