How Senior Citizens Can Safeguard Their Online Activities

Himani Verma

Cyberattacks: Alarmingly high

Cyberattacks and frauds have increased by a concerning amount targeting senior citizens. Common forms of these attacks are data breaches or theft, due to the increased role of digital means in finance sector.

Here's how to safeguard your online activities:

Use a VPN

A Virtual Private Network encrypts your internet traffic, masking your location and your online activity

Don't use Public Wi-Fi for payments

Periodic Scanning

Be it a smartphone, tablet, laptop, or computer, periodic scanning with an able antivirus solution, like Microsoft Defender, can scan and protect one's device from malware

Scan for virus

Browser Privacy Settings

Activate the usage of Do Not Track; browsers are to be used in incognito mode, and cleaning from cookies should be done on a regular basis to minimize tracking

Privacy

Limit Permissions

Review permissions of applications from time to time and revoke those that are not necessary, especially for personal data

Data Sharing

Avoid suspicious links

Be aware that emails, messages, and advertisements can contain links that may be phishing attempts to present your data

Malicious website links

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