List some preventive measures against malware infection.

Some preventive measures against malware infection are as following :

1. Using antivirus, anti-malware, and other related software and updating them on a regular basis.
2. Configure browser security settings.
3. Always check for a lock button in the address bar while making payments.
4. Never use pirated or unlicensed software. Instead go for Free and Open Source Software (FOSS).
5. Applying software updates and patches released by its manufacturers.
6. Taking a regular backup of important data.
7. Enforcing firewall protection in the network.
8. Avoid entering sensitive (passwords, pins) or personal information on unknown or public computers.
9. Avoid entering sensitive data on an unknown network (like Wi-Fi in a public place) using personal computer also.
10. Avoid clicking on links or downloading attachments from unsolicited emails.
11. Scan any removable storage device with an antivirus software before transferring data to and from it.
12. Never share our online account or banking password/pins with anyone.
13. Remove all the programs that we don’t recognise from our system.
14. Do not install an anti-spyware or antivirus program presented to us in a pop-up or ad.
15. Use the pop-up window's 'X' icon located on the top-right of the popup to close the ad instead of clicking on the 'close' button in the pop-up. If we notice an installation has been started, cancel immediately to avoid further damage.