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create your own scanning settings by targeting selected files, folders, or disks, or hidden files and
folders that are usually free of malware.

What to do if your antivirus software detects a virus? Infected files can usually be "cured" or "repaired"
- the virus will be removed and the original code will be restored and the file will be as it was before
the infection. Unfortunately, for some viruses, e.g. spyware, removing them may also involve removing
files that have been infected; this is the only sure way to get rid of the virus.

Another very important step is to keep your antivirus software up-to-date. The antivirus software
cannot effectively protect you from malware if it does not know what to look for. Although the best
software may be installed, without regular updates, the device will not be operating properly, which
will impact the user’s online experience. That is why it is so important to make sure that your antivirus
software has an up-to-date list of viruses and spyware that have already been defined.

Finally, network connections. Make your learners alert to connect only to familiar networks. Using
unknown networks poses a serious threat to the security of information you share across a network,
so when connecting via a hotspot should be considered whether more important is the urge to stay
connected or safety of information shared across the network.
Protection while online

After connecting to a safe network, the next consideration is the choice of a safe website, web
browser or secured application (on mobile devices).

How to decide if a website is safe?

The easiest way to identify whether a website is safe is checking the address (URL bar) if it begins with
https:// and/or includes the icon of a “lock”. This informs that the website has a valid certificate and
links to the settings, but also includes information about Cookies and the protection of sensitive data.
Messages sent between the user and a given website are then additionally encrypted. Thanks to that,
data cannot be intercepted and changed by unauthorized persons.

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Sometimes it happens that warnings about certificate errors appear. Do not ignore them, especially if
the website is not trustworthy or the error did not appear on it before. Websites that have a long
loading time, even though not necessarily related to the security of a site, should alert users and will
be a constraint for persons with disabilities. Incorrect address spellings could be legitimate websites,