9. Protecting Yourself from Online Threats

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In this chapter you become familiar with the most common online threats and find out how to protect yourself against them.

Protecting Against Identity Theft and Phishing Schemes

Protecting Against Other Forms of Online Fraud

Protecting Against Computer Viruses and Spyware

Protecting Against Online Attacks and Intrusions

The Internet can be a scary place, especially for seniors. There are certain predators who target seniors online, and for good reasons. Many older computer users are more trusting than younger users, and they’re also less tech savvy. In addition, seniors often have large nest eggs ...

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