Online safety

Criminals typically use stolen information to open bank accounts, make purchases in the victim’s name, or even take out loans in someone else’s name, which is something to worry about to avoid being a victim. Such online threats can have severe consequences, including significant loss and stress, unless you know the warning signs to act … Read more

Computers and other devices require protection as we use them to connect online for different tasks, including checking email, shopping, or staying in touch with family. Criminals often use viruses, scams, and other tricks to steal personal information, and unfortunately, these online malicious actors frequently target seniors. Still, you can protect your computer with a … Read more

A computer or smartphone that suddenly stops working can cause you to lose your documents, contacts, photos, and other essential data instantly, making it harder to recover them. This becomes inconvenient and heartbreaking for many, including seniors who can’t replace those digital memories and vital files, hence the need to protect your data from such … Read more

Cybercriminals continually seek ways to steal passwords, deceive users, and gain unauthorized access to personal accounts. Meanwhile, we rely on the Internet to perform different tasks online, including banking, shopping, staying in touch with friends and family, and more. Still, you can rely on extra layers of protection, such as using Gmail and online banking … Read more

The Internet makes online shopping easier, allowing you to order groceries, gifts, or household items with just a few clicks. Still, a wrong payment method can put your money and personal information at risk, given that cybercriminals constantly develop new scams to target online shoppers, including seniors. It would be helpful if you understood which … Read more

Older adults lose billions of dollars every year due to a growing number of online scams that exploit this population, which is often unfamiliar with new technology, according to the Federal Trade Commission. Still, you can learn how to recognize scam red flags with the proper guidance and tools to make your online surfing much … Read more

A weak password, such as “Robert1950,” which refers to your name, can encourage scammers to hack your email and attempt to access your sensitive data online. Unless your email provider blocks the attempt on time and alerts you to change the password to a stronger one, before you are hacked. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports … Read more

The internet enables us to accomplish many things, including learning new skills, shopping, and connecting with loved ones, among other activities. However, this virtual space also presents numerous risks, especially for seniors. Hackers, scammers, and identity thieves frequently seek the latest loopholes to steal personal information, which you can avoid with the right online safety … Read more

Writing letters to friends used to ease connections, enjoyable and straightforward, but technology has evolved to make it easier than ever. You can now exchange stories, ideas, whereabouts, and even encouragement with family and friends with just a click instead of waiting weeks for a reply in the mailbox. Digital pen pals bring back the … Read more

Email helps you stay in touch with family, receive updates from your doctor, shop online, and manage your finances all from the comfort of home. Still, it is also one of the most common ways scammers try to trick people, especially older adults. Scammers send millions of scam emails every day that often look genuine, … Read more