Cyber Safety Tips for Seniors: Part 1

According to a survey by the Pew Research Center, almost 60% of Americans over 65 were internet users as of 2014. As our world continues to advance in terms of technology, more individuals are entering the online world and have begun completing more of their daily activities via a computer or smartphone. If used safely and correctly, the internet can be a very beneficial tool. However, if you aren’t careful, other individuals online may try to take advantage of you.

Here are some tips to help senior citizens use the internet in a safe and efficient manner:

• Use a strong and unique password on all of your accounts that you never share with anyone
• Put password locks on your phone, computer and any other electronic device you may possess
• Be careful what you post online and make sure not to share too much personal information on social media
• Use privacy settings on social media sites such as Twitter, Facebook and Instagram
• Be on the lookout for scams: if an offer, email, or message seems at all questionable then delete it immediately

Only shop online at reputable websites