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CYBER SENIORS
ONLINE SAFETY
TIPS FOR
OLDER ADULTS
Going online lets you keep learning, connect with friends and family and play games. Just
as you fasten your seat belt before driving, take precautions before using the Internet to
be sure you are safe and secure. The first step is to STOP. THINK. CONNECT.: take safety
measures, think about the consequences of your actions and connect knowing you have
taken steps to safeguard yourself when online.
STOP. THINK. CONNECT., in partnership with Cyber-Seniors, wants to make sure
everyone has a safe and enjoyable experience while online. We have a few tips that
will help as you learn how to use new technology.
PERSONAL INFORMATION IS LIKE MONEY. VALUE IT. PROTECT IT.
• Lock your devices, like you tablet and phone: You lock the front door to your
house,and you should do the same with your devices. Use strong passwords to lock
your tablet and phone. Securing your devices keeps prying eyes out and can help
protect your information in case your devices are lost or stolen.
• Think before you act: Ignore emails or communications that create a sense of urgency
and require you to respond to a crisis, such as a problem with your bank account or
taxes. This type of message is likely a scam.
• When in doubt, throw it out: Clicking on links in emails is often how bad guys get
access to personal information. If an email looks weird, even if you know the person
who sent it, it’s best to delete.
• Make passwords strong: A strong password is a sentence that is at least 12characters
long. Focus on positive sentences or phrases that you like to think about and are easy
to remember (for example, “I love country music.”). On many sites, you can even use
spaces!
• Write it down and keep it safe: Everyone can forget a password. Keep a list that’s
stored in a safe, secure place away from your computer.
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