{"id":15871,"date":"2024-12-11T13:18:42","date_gmt":"2024-12-11T02:18:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/?p=15871"},"modified":"2024-12-11T14:02:16","modified_gmt":"2024-12-11T03:02:16","slug":"online-safety-tips","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/online-safety-tips\/","title":{"rendered":"Online Safety Tips for Older Internet Users"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Older Australians are more engaged with the internet than ever before. From 2017 to 2020, the proportion of Aussies aged 65 and up with the internet in their home jumped from 69% to a staggering 93%. But with more and more older users embracing the digital lifestyle, the need to practice good cyber hygiene and maintain online safety couldn\u2019t be more important. In this blog, we teach you how to keep your digital guard up by listing our top tips for how to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/protect-your-security-online\/\">stay safe online<\/a>.\u00a0\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1. Make strong passwords (and don\u2019t share them)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most important online safety tips for seniors is to create strong, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/how-to-manage-passwords\/\">unique passwords<\/a> for each of your online accounts.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be sure to <\/span><b>avoid<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> obvious passwords such as \u2018password\u2019, \u2018123456\u2019 or \u2018qwerty\u2019. You should also <\/span><b>avoid <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creating passwords that are based on personal details such as your:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">date of birth<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">names of pets or family members<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">street address<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyber.gov.au\/protect-yourself\/securing-your-accounts\/passphrases\">A strong password <\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is one that includes a combination of numbers, upper and lowercase letters, and symbols\ud804\udc4band the longer, the better. For example, a strong password may look something like this: \u2018n^H@Ta7gf956=Ke\u2019.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whatever phrases you decide on, it\u2019s important to <\/span><b>never share your passwords<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with anybody as this can compromise your accounts\u2019 security.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2. Use a password manager<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you find it difficult to remember a large number of strong passwords, you may want to consider using a password manager. This is a type of security software that stores your passwords in an encrypted format\ud804\udc4bmeaning they can only be decoded and accessed by someone with the right key or code.<\/span><\/p>\n    <div class=\"cta-nbn-facts\">\r\n        <a href=\"\/nbn\/\" class=\"inner-wrap\">\r\n            <div class=\"price\">\r\n                <div class=\"wrapper\">\r\n                    <span class=\"prefix\">$<\/span>\r\n                    <div class=\"amount\">51<\/div>\r\n                    <span class=\"suffix\">per mth*<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"details-wrap\" style=\"width: 100%\">\r\n                <div class=\"item\">\r\n                    <div class=\"info\">\r\n                        <h4 class=\"heading cta-link\">Crikey nbn 25\/10<\/h4>\r\n                        <p class=\"brief-info\">Best plan for 1-2 people<\/p>\r\n                    <\/div>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"item\">\r\n                    <h4 class=\"heading\">Unlimited<\/h4>\r\n                    <p class=\"details\">*For first 6 mths with BINGE25<\/p>\r\n                    <span class=\"extra\">Then reverts to $76\/mth<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n                <div class=\"item\">\r\n                    <h4 class=\"heading\">25 mbps<\/h4>\r\n                    <p class=\"details\">Typical busy period download speed (7pm to 11 pm)<\/p>\r\n                    <span class=\"extra\">*Speeds may be lower on FTTN\/B, FTTC<\/span>\r\n                <\/div>\r\n            <\/div>\r\n        <\/a>\r\n        <div class=\"bottom\">\r\n            <div class=\"item\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/mymate.letsbemates.com.au\/cis\/326.pdf\"><i class=\"far fa-file-pdf\"><\/i> Critical Information Summary<\/a><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"item\"><a target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/includes\/uploads\/Important%20Stuff\/mate_nbn_kfs_regular.pdf\">nbn Key Facts Sheet<\/a><\/div>\r\n            <div class=\"item\"><span class=\"more-info\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/nbn\/\">More information<\/a> <i class=\"fas fa-question-circle\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\r\n        <\/div>\r\n    <\/div>\r\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">By using a password manager, you can generate and store long, complex passwords for all your online accounts\ud804\udc4brelieving the need to remember them yourself. Many password managers will also give you the option to auto-fill your login details on websites, which can make accessing your accounts a whole lot quicker and easier.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3. Use multi-factor authentication\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/faq\/verification-code\/\">Multi-factor authentication<\/a> (MFA) is an extra layer of security that can be added to your online accounts. It works by requiring you to provide multiple pieces of evidence (or \u2018factors\u2019) in order to log into your accounts.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, when logging into your online banking account you may be required to enter your password as well as a code that\u2019s been sent to your mobile phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While MFA can be slightly inconvenient\ud804\udc4bas it requires you to have your phone on you when logging in\ud804\udc4bit\u2019s a great way to protect yourself against online hacking and identity theft. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyber.gov.au\/protect-yourself\/securing-your-accounts\/multi-factor-authentication\">To learn more about MFA, click here.<\/a>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4. Be aware of online scams<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the most common online safety concerns for seniors is becoming the victim of an online scam. Scammers are constantly coming up with new ways to trick people out of their financial or personal information, so it\u2019s important to be aware of the latest scams and their telltale signs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some of the most common<a href=\"https:\/\/www.cyber.gov.au\/scams\"> online scams<\/a> targeting seniors include:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Investment scams:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is where scammers offer seniors the opportunity to \u2018invest\u2019 in a fake business or product. The scammer will usually ask for an upfront payment, often promising high or guaranteed returns, but the victim will likely never see this money again.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Romance scams:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> These occur when scammers create fake profiles on online dating websites,\u00a0 apps, or social networking sites, with the intention of gaining your trust and eventually asking you for money. Often this request is done under the guise of an investment opportunity, or aiding them in covering their medical expenses or visa costs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-15877\" src=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Online-Safety-Tips-for-Older-Internet-Users-Body.png\" alt=\"Online Safety Tips For Older Internet Users\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Online-Safety-Tips-for-Older-Internet-Users-Body.png 900w, https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Online-Safety-Tips-for-Older-Internet-Users-Body-768x512.png 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Phishing scams:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> This is where scammers try to trick you into giving them your personal details, such as your bank account information or online passwords, by pretending to be from a legitimate organisation, such as your bank or a government department.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Tech support scams:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> this is where scammers pretend to be from a tech support company or an internet service provider and try to convince you to give them remote access to your computer or pay for unnecessary repairs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conduct due diligence\u00a0<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re ever unsure about an email, phone call or text message you\u2019ve received, don\u2019t hesitate to contact the organisation in question directly to verify its authenticity. Often this is a simple matter of searching (but not clicking) the web address of the link you\u2019ve received and inquiring about the message. In the case of an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/mate\/reducing-scam-calls\/\">unexpected call<\/a>, it\u2019s best to hang up and call the company back using a verified phone number from their website.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you think you may have been the victim of an online scam, report it to the relevant authorities, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scamwatch.gov.au\/report-a-scam\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scamwatch<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5. Use a Virtual Private Network\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A virtual private network (VPN) is a security service that allows you to browse the internet anonymously and securely. VPNs work by encrypting your internet connection and routing it through a secure server in another location. This makes it far more difficult for anyone to track or spy on your online activities. This can be especially useful when using public Wi-Fi hotspots which are generally unsecured and vulnerable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A VPN can also help you create a more secure Wi-Fi network at home by essentially encrypting the data that\u2019s being sent and received on your connected devices.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6. Take care when posting online<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether you\u2019re uploading a photo to social media or replying to a family member in the comment section, it\u2019s important to be careful about what you post online. Making sure that you don\u2019t disclose any personal or identifiable information about yourself or those you know is an easy way to stay off the radar of scammers and hackers.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7. Improve your internet safety with secure websites\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Be it online shopping, internet banking or general web browsing, it\u2019s best practice to make sure that the website you\u2019re using is secure. There are two ways you can tell if a website is secure:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the URL starts with \u201chttps\u201d as opposed to just \u201chttp\u201d\ud804\udc4bthe \u201cs\u201d stands for secure, or<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">there is a lock icon next to the URL, indicating that the site is using encryption to protect your personal information<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The takeaway<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Maintaining cyber hygiene is an important part of staying safe online, especially for older Australians who maybe aren\u2019t all that familiar with the digital landscape. By following our tips on internet security, you\u2019ll be in a much better position to have a safe and secure online experience.<\/span><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In need of an nbn plan that can meet your internet needs? At MATE we have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.letsbemates.com.au\/nbn\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a range of affordable nbn plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\ud804\udc4ball with unlimited data! So you never have to worry about going over your monthly allowance again. 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