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Be sure to install and update antivirus software

All of your computers and mobile devices should be equipped with antivirus software, firewalls, web filters, and antispyware. Your software should be updated regularly; out-of-date security software offers no defense against the latest threats. Set up automatic updates or at minimum manually apply each upgrade. Be sure this security software is operational when you download […]

Use a cloud-based solution for backups

While local backups are generally safe, sometimes, malware or ransomware can spread to the backed up files. Additionally, a USB drive or external hard drive could get lost or destroyed, taking all of your files with it. A cloud-based backup solution is an internet service that stores all of your files online, Total Defense internet […]

Take browser warnings seriously

Sometimes a search engine will return highly ranked results that nevertheless aren’t safe to visit. Maybe these pages have expired certificates or unusual redirects that haven’t gotten them flagged for removal yet — scammers are always trying to stay ahead. Your browser, or internet security software like Total Defense will usually warn you that they […]

Total Defense Wins Globee Award in the 2021 Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards

Total Defense name Winner in the Globee Awards 17th Annual Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards Total Defense a leader in Internet security software for consumers and small business announced today that The Globee® Awards, organizers of world’s premier business awards programs and business ranking lists, has named Total Defense Customer Service, a winner in the […]

Total Defense Wins 2021 Stevie® Award for Customer Service.

Total Defense wins Silver for Customer Service Department of the Year at 2021 Stevie® Awards. Total Defense a leader provider of Internet security software solutions for consumers and small business was presented with the Silver Stevie® Award in the Customer Service Department of the Year – Computer Software category at the 15th annual Stevie Awards […]

Total Defense Wins 2020 Stevie Award for Customer Service

Total Defense wins Silver for Customer Service Department of the Year at the 2020 Stevie® Awards. Total Defense a leader provider of Internet security software solutions for consumers and small business was presented with a Silver Stevie® Award in the Customer Service Department of the Year – Computer Software category in the 14th annual Stevie […]