Protecting Our Elders in the Digital Age

Why This Matters

Senior citizens face unique cybersecurity challenges. They're disproportionately targeted by scammers, often less familiar with evolving digital threats, and frequently manage significant financial assets online.

Top Threats Targeting Seniors

1. Tech Support Scams — Fake pop-ups claiming your computer is infected
2. Grandparent Scams — Impersonators claiming to be a grandchild in trouble
3. Medicare/Insurance Fraud — Phishing for healthcare credentials
4. Romance Scams — Long-term social engineering via dating platforms

Practical Steps

• Enable two-factor authentication on all financial accounts
• Never give remote access to anyone who calls you
• Verify unexpected requests by calling the person directly
• Use a password manager (we recommend Bitwarden)
• Keep devices updated — enable automatic updates

How SaberGuard Helps

Our Security Awareness Training program includes modules specifically designed for non-technical users, including seniors. We also offer family consultation sessions to help set up secure environments for elderly family members.