Improving Our Personal Cyber Security

There are countless online scams targeting mature adults, who collectively lost $3.1B to fraudsters in 2022—an 84% increase over the previous year. Following some basic internet safety practices can help ensure that your online experience is safe and enjoyable.

1. Don’t click on links in emails from unfamiliar senders. Be wary of any strange or unexpected messages, even if it's from someone you know.

2. Don’t open any attachments unless you know the sender and were expecting them to send it.

3. Ignore unsolicited phone calls and “robocalls.”

4. Don’t respond to or click on pop-up windows on your phone or computer.

5. Don’t conduct any transaction involving personal information while using a public (or unsecured) network

Source: www.ncoa.org