Senior Bofi: <br>Staying Safe Online

The Internet has become, for many people, familiar territory. We zip from website to website with ease. We communicate with friends, family and business associates via email and instant messaging. We buy things online. We may even participate in social networks.

We’ve become so familiar with the ‘net we may forget there are real security issues. But there are ways to be safe online. The resources will help:

The National Cyber Security Alliance (NCSA) lists Eight Cyber Security Practices to Stay Safe Online.
PrivacyRights.org has a series of fact sheets on internet safety.
Sharon OBrien, About.com’s Guide to Senior Living has an article just for seniors called How to Increase Your Internet Safety.

Take some time to review how you use the internet and be sure you’re safe.

Labels: internet safety, online safety, seniors

# posted by bofisenior @ 9:03 AM