COVID-19 Coronavirus – Stay safe

Friday, March 27, 2020

COVID-19 Security Dos and Don’ts

There are a lot of tricks and scams created to fool you. Here is a quick guide on how to keep your data safe.

  1. Use quality security software like F-Secure (which can be had for only £25/year for VirginMedia customers).
  2. Use Malwarebytes Premium Version on pc/Mac and mobile/tablet devices
  3. Use Sophos Virus Removal Tool = https://www.sophos.com/en-us/products/free-tools/virus-removal-tool.aspx
  4. Don’t use the same password on different websites. Instead, use a password manager like LastPass, Dashlane or 1Password
  5. If you aren’t expecting to receive attachments in compressed formats like .zip, .tar or .tar. gz or any file, DON’T DOWNLOAD/EXTRACT THEM TO YOUR PC/MAC/DEVICE.
  6. Backup data from all your workstations, devices, servers, etc., using a quality service like our Backup Hosting.
  7. Try to use 2FA (Two Factor Authentication) on any websites and services that support it.

Follow those and you should be ok. I hope that helps.