Cyber Security Tips For Seniors!

Encouraging seniors to practice cyber safety can go a long way towards protecting their identity and sensitive personal information. Generally, Senior Care Professionals play a significant role in making their clients aware of their potential vulnerability. Mark Matz, Director of Policy and Issues Management with the National Cyber Security Directorate at Public Safety Canada said that ‘Protecting older adults online is all about planning’. Though seniors might never encounter a security breach online, it’s crucial to take the suitable steps to ensure that they avoid becoming an easy target. Consider the tips which are mentioned below from Public Safety Canada, the National Cyber Security Alliance, The Stop Think and Connect campaign’s online safety tips for older adults and the Home Instead Senior Care network. And start making aware your clients by advising that they take the ‘Can you spot the scam?’ Quiz. Password protect devices – According to one research conducte...