Using the Internet Safely for Seniors for Dummies

Author(s): Nancy C. Muir

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This book offers helpful advice for seniors so they can protect their online interests, transactions, and interactions. As more and more adventurous seniors get their feet wet in the online world, they face increasing threats from online criminals looking for ways to compromise an unsuspecting senior's financial and physical safety. This book provides awareness, information, and skills that are necessary for seniors to feel comfortable while using the Internet. It discusses the types of crimes that are specifically targeted towards seniors and the legal - but abusive - use of consumer information by companies. It walks readers through how to spot phishing and e-mail scams, avoid ID theft, create safe passwords, invest and bank safely online, and keep the family safe online. It reviews the technology tools that can be used for online protection, such as antivirus programs and spyware. Linda Criddle and Nancy Muir are specialists in the human factor in online safety. Their company, LOOKBOTHWAYS Inc., provides free consumer education in online safety through their Web site iLOOKBOTHWAYS

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Linda Criddle is an internationally recognized Internet safety and technology expert and President of Lookbothways Inc., which develops online safety curriculum and software. Nancy C. Muir has written more than 40 books on technologyand is the Director of Content Development for Lookbothways. Learn more at www.ilookbothways.com.

Introduction. Part I: The Foundation of Using the Internet Safely. Chapter 1: Understand What's Going On Out There. Chapter 2: How the Internet Views You. Chapter 3: Raise Your Safety Bar Today. Part II: Using the Internet While Dodging the Risk. Chapter 4: Navigating the Internet Safely. Chapter 5: Risk-Free E-Mail. Chapter 6: Posting Photos and Videos Safely. Chapter 7: Sharing Your Information with Others. Chapter 8: Getting the Most from Social Networks and .Blogging. Chapter 9: Dating Safely Online. Chapter 10: Being Entertained Online. Chapter 11: Grandparents Rule! Part III: Protecting Your Wealth and Your Health. Chapter 12: Shop 'Til You Drop ... But Safely. Chapter 13: Watching Your Pennies Online. Chapter 14: Healthcare That Makes You Feel Better. Part IV: Being Proactive. Chapter 15: Using Technology to Keep You Safer. Chapter 16: Knowing Your Rights and Making a Difference. Glossary. Index.

General Fields

  • : 9780470457450
  • : John Wiley & Sons Ltd
  • : John Wiley & Sons Ltd
  • : 0.566
  • : December 2008
  • : 233mm X 188mm X 21mm
  • : United Kingdom
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : Nancy C. Muir
  • : Paperback
  • : 004.678
  • : 384
  • : Illustrations