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Seniors, Read This: 9 Ways to Protect Personal Data Online

May 22, 2023 · Personal Finance
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Ensuring you’re safe online could be overwhelming because most users have their photos, credit cards, private communications, and financial information. Still, devices are exposed to hackers every day without even knowing their privacy is in danger. Today, we will explain some of the most common threats seniors face nowadays, like viruses, malware, phishing, data breaches, social media scams, banking fraud, privacy violations, etc.

Good news: some of the best security software has been specifically designed with ease of use in mind. Besides defining the most dangerous cyber threats (and making sure you avoid them), we’ve made a list of the best antivirus programs, password managers, and virtual private networks (VPNs) that will protect your safety with a minimal amount of setup.

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