When people from any group go online more often, they expose themselves to more online risks.
And as seniors engage more with the online world, they are more likely to become targets for cybercriminals. It has been estimated that older people in the US lose $30 billion annually due to cybercrime.
Your best defense against cybercriminals is yourself.
Arming yourself with a few simple, effective, and memorable safety tips is the best way to protect yourself from online risks like scams, fake news, and abusive trolls.
This guide is a list of the most effective security tips to keep you safe online.
Making these practices a part of your online routine will help you to avoid and counter all of the threats you’re likely to come across on the internet.
Here’s the link to the guide, its worth a read: https://www.wizcase.com/blog/simple-and-effective-online-safety-tips-for-seniors/
Thanks to James Clark of SafeNetExperts for sharing this article with me.
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