- 1. Always use an antivirus program with a spam and phishing filter.
- 2. Always keep all of your programs (browsers, plugins, operating systems, virus protection, etc..) up-to-date.
- 3. Make sure you install all software updates before you go on the Internet.
- 4. Never open email attachments from unknown senders.
- 5. Only download software and apps from official sites or app stores.
- 6. Make regular backups and additionally secure these with a password.
- 7. Smartphones and tablets also require antivirus protection, and Macs and Linux systems are also not always immune to viruses and Trojans.
- 8. Do not simply click out of curiosity on lurid titles and articles on sites like Facebook.
- 9. Activate the firewall on your computer and router.
- 10. Use additional programs like script-blockers, ad-blockers and 2nd-opinion scanners.
- 11. Always surf and work with restricted user rights, not in administrator mode.
