The BIT guide to safe computing

• 1.
  Always keep your local antivirus, updated and do regular scans
  (Malware infection is a realistic threat in these times and not covered by your warranty or support agreement.)
  Avoid downloading, software e.g. from unknown/foreign websites as these could potentially contain malicious software e.g. spyware and adware.

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• 2.
  Be very conservative and aware when opening strange e-mails as this is where the biggest threat lies.
  Remember that being safe is better than being sorry.
  

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• 3.
  Net surfing on untrusted web-sites could lead to modules and software infecting your computer and causing havoc.

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• 4.
  Ransomware has become a part of our every day lives.
  If you have sensitive data that you can not afford to lose,
  ensure that you have an up-to-date backup at a secure, off-site location.

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• 5.
  Always handle a computer with respect.
  A computer can stop working if it has been physically abused.

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• 6.
  Test the harddrives of you computer on a regular basis via a S.M.A.R.T. test.

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Please contact us if you have any more questions regarding computer safety.