{"id":94321,"date":"2025-05-30T12:00:48","date_gmt":"2025-05-30T16:00:48","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2025-05-30T12:07:32","modified_gmt":"2025-05-30T16:07:32","slug":"cyber-security-for-seniors-5-ways-to-protect-your-loved-ones-in-the-online-world","status":"publish","type":"rbc_my_money_matter","link":"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/cyber-security\/understanding-cyber-security\/cyber-security-for-seniors-5-ways-to-protect-your-loved-ones-in-the-online-world\/","title":{"rendered":"Cyber Security for Seniors: 5 Ways to Protect Your Loved Ones in the Online World"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<section class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-block  pos-rel\" style=\"border-radius:0px\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-rbc-section-inner-block  section-inner\" style=\"border-radius:0x\">\n<p>Seniors today are online more than ever \u2013 as of 2022,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statcan.gc.ca\/o1\/en\/plus\/4288-canadian-seniors-more-connected-ever\">more than 80% of seniors<\/a>&nbsp;aged 65 and older were on the internet (a figure over 6% higher than just two years earlier). Despite this growing presence, seniors remain vulnerable to cyber threats like scams, identity theft, fraud and more. The good news? With the right tools, education and software, seniors can safely browse the internet without falling victim to cyber threats.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Whether you\u2019re a senior seeking online security guidance or you\u2019re looking out for a senior in your life, here are five tips to consider.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-take-password-security-seriously\">Take password security seriously\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Strong passwords are \u2013 and always will be \u2013 the foundation of a secure online presence. A weak and\/or overused password can provide the key a cyber criminal needs to unlock online accounts, while a strong password can put up a strong defense against hackers. Here are some best practices to follow when it comes to passwords:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Consider using a password management software<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Password management software is a great option for online users in general, but particularly effective option for seniors. Here are a few reasons why: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list default is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item mar-l mob-mar-l\">\n<p>Password managers can keep passwords organized in a vault, reducing the stress of remembering multiple combinations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item mar-l mob-mar-l\">\n<p>They prevent the tendency of reusing passwords across multiple accounts<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item mar-l mob-mar-l\">\n<p>Login credentials are automatically filled in, reducing the likelihood for mistakes<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What\u2019s more, a cloud-based password management program allows seniors and family members to securely share passwords \u2013 in other words, you can grant access without actually sharing passwords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If password management software isn\u2019t in the cards, here are other tips that can boost your password security:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list default is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item mar-l mob-mar-l\">\n<p><strong>Avoid using guessable information:&nbsp;<\/strong>Such as your name, your child\u2019s name or birthday.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item mar-l mob-mar-l\">\n<p><strong>Make your password unique:&nbsp;<\/strong>Using 12345 or \u201cpassword\u201d is like leaving your front door wide open and leaving your ID on the counter.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item mar-l mob-mar-l\">\n<p><strong>Don\u2019t have a sticky note of all your passwords fixed to your device:&nbsp;<\/strong>Or a book of all your passwords on your desk. This defeats the ultimate purpose of passwords.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item mar-l mob-mar-l\">\n<p><strong>Avoid using the same password across accounts:&nbsp;<\/strong>If one is breached, a hacker can easily gain access to others.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item mar-l mob-mar-l\">\n<p><strong>Consider using passphrases:&nbsp;<\/strong>Such as a string of words or a saying \u2013 a longer password is harder to crack, and a phrase could be easier to remember. Be sure to intersperse the phrase with random characters to make it even harder to guess.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item mar-l mob-mar-l\">\n<p><strong>Add multi-factor authentication (MFA) whenever possible:&nbsp;<\/strong>This adds a second step (like a code or fingerprint) to verify your identity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-practice-social-media-safety\">Practice social media safety<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>In Canada,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.statcan.gc.ca\/o1\/en\/plus\/6540-scrolling-through-social-media-stats\">50% of seniors aged 65 or older<\/a>&nbsp;are regular social media users. As with anyone active on social platforms, it\u2019s important to practice safe social media habits. While posting photos or updates can create connection, there are some things that should never be posted, such as your address, phone number or specific vacation dates. It\u2019s also wise to avoid posting birthdays of loved ones \u2013 especially if you ever use these dates to create passwords.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And consider this: Every social media platform has built-in privacy settings. Setting them to maximum protection will prevent others from accessing your personal data and keep people outside your network from seeing your posts without your permission.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-get-savvy-about-scams\">Get savvy about scams<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are many factors that make seniors an attractive target for cyber fraud \u2013 from a perception they have a nest egg in the bank and a greater sense of trust, to having more time to answer calls or emails. But with the right awareness, it can be easier to detect and avoid online scams. Here are some quick and fundamental cyber lessons:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-rbc-list is-style-blue-disc\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item mar-l mob-mar-l\">\n<p>Never click on a link within an unsolicited email. It could lead to a fake website designed to steal your information or install malware on your device.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item mar-l mob-mar-l\">\n<p>Check for the lock icon. Before you enter any confidential or financial information online, look for a lock symbol in front of the URL in the address bar. Also check that the URL starts with&nbsp;\u201chttps\u201d.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item mar-l mob-mar-l\">\n<p>Don\u2019t give into pressure to send money or information quickly. Cyber criminals often try to create a sense of urgency, using fear and panic to urge someone to act without taking a moment to think about what they\u2019re doing. If you\u2019re being pressured, stop and question whether this situation seems real.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\"wp-block-rbc-list-item mar-l mob-mar-l\">\n<p>If a computer warning appears on your browser window, ignore it and close the window.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-install-antivirus-software\">Install antivirus software\u00a0<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Antivirus software is designed to protect computers and their users from digital and online threats. With real-time scanning capacity, this software can detect and prevent malware and viruses while you browse the internet safely. It can also block sites they flag as fake or suspicious, so you don\u2019t get caught on a webpage that exists only to steal from you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-talk-to-someone-you-trust\">Talk to someone you trust<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re not sure if the email you\u2019ve received is a scam, if the site you\u2019re visiting is real or if the person you\u2019re chatting with online is in fact a real person, it\u2019s worth phoning a friend or family member. As scams have become increasingly sophisticated and hard to detect, a second opinion can save you from revealing private information to a fraudster.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The internet is a powerful tool that can help seniors stay in touch with friends and family, shop for essentials, bank online and keep up with the news. Whether you\u2019re just learning how to navigate cyberspace, you\u2019ve been browsing for years, or you\u2019re helping a loved one get online, these tips can help safeguard personal information \u2014 and build the confidence to enjoy all the internet has to offer, safely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&nbsp;<br>For more information on how to protect seniors online check out our resources at&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.rbcroyalbank.com\/en-ca\/my-money-matters\/money-academy\/cyber-security\/understanding-cyber-security\/\">Understanding Cyber Safety<\/a>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>From strong passwords to savvy social media habits, discover these tips that can help protect seniors in the online 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