EngAging Seniors

Making a difference starts here! EngAging Seniors is seeking volunteers to become Everyday Technology Program Guides. Your "just average" smartphone skills are just fine! iPhone and Androids are both welcome. The EngAging Seniors’ Tech Team will provide training so that you can then guide participants in our Smartphone Basics for Beginners classes. EngAging Seniors helps older adults learn how to use mobile technology in a comfortable setting so they can remain independent. Get hands-on practice with easy-to-understand concepts in a safe, judgment-free setting! https://lnkd.in/enW-wjZg Please call or text Nicole for information: 513-564-9777. #seniors #seniortech #techsupport #digitalliteracy #olderwiser #youngatheart #agetech #lifelonglearning #olderadults #aginginplace #help4seniors #chpl #smartphones

According to a recent National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) survey, there has been a 4.2% increase in adults over 65 using the internet! This means over 550,000 older adults are now online, benefiting from improved access to telehealth services and mitigating social isolation, which contributes to better health outcomes and overall wellbeing. Read more: https://lnkd.in/eGy2phpb

Cincinnati folks: Do the #olderadults in your life need some help with their smartphones? Engaging Seniors offers a series of free classes for beginners to give them the confidence to explore their mobile devices. Check out https://lnkd.in/enW-wjZg #smartphones #seniors #seniortech #techsupport #digitalliteracy #everydaytechnology #engagingseniors #olderwiser #youngatheart #agetech #lifelonglearning #aginginplace #agingwithattitude #help4seniors #chpl #smartphonetraining

Will these data breaches ever end!! 800,000 people's sensitive information was stolen through a breach at an insurance administrative services company, Landmark Admin. Landmark has partnered with some of the largest insurance companies including Monumental Life Insurance Company, Pellerin Life Insurance Company, and American Benefit Life Insurance Company. This breach happened in May and June 2024 and letters are currently being sent to affected customers. Landmark is offering free identity theft protection services to those affected by the breach. If you get a letter, take advantage of this free service. Helpful tips: 1. Use multi-factor authentication on all accounts 2. Monitor your accounts 3. Put alerts on all of your credit/debit cards so you know every transaction that happens and you can mitigate fraudulent activity. 4. Consider putting a freeze on your credit - this is a good protection tool with fraudulent credit being open in your name and social security number. 5. Not comfortable with a credit freeze, then monitor your credit report on a regular basis. For more details on the breach, read the full Kurt the CyberGuy article

OWL Everyday Technology— Smartphone Basics Guide Training These classes are for our Everyday Technology Smartphone Guides who assist with Peer-to-peer mobile digital literacy training. We build relationships while learning. It’s a win for all! If you are interested in learning more about becoming a Guide, please call Nicole Christ at 513-564-9777. Wednesdays, November 6th, 13th and 20th at Pleasant Ridge Library. Cincinnati, Ohio.

How does the computing power of your smartphone compare to the guidance computer aboard the 1969 Apollo 11 lunar module? Answer: Your smartphone is 120,000 times more powerful!! Learn more about that little device in your pocket at: https://lnkd.in/gKG7_NNH #olderadults #smartphone #digitalliteracy #olderwiser

Do you use a VPN (Virtual Private Network) or are you thinking about using one? Here is a great article from Kurt the CyberGuy "Can you be tracked when using a VPN" What are some of the reasons you might use a VPN? 1. Websites cannot track you using your real IP address 2. Your internet service provider (ISP) can't track what you are doing on the internet 3. P2P peers cannot track you by your IP address 4. Government cannot track you using your IP address Why would you not want to be tracked, here are some reasons: 1. Privacy concerns 2. Prevent government surveillance 3. Avoid targeted advertising 4. General security Can you be tracked with a VPN? Most VPNs prevent simple ways of tracking by hiding your real IP address. There are some situations where VPNs might not provide complete anonymity. 1. Website tracking can use other tracking methods (e.g. cookies, fingerprinting, web storage, and more) which VPN's can't prevent anonymity. 2. VPN provider tracking knows your real IP address and can see which websites you visit so make sure you use a trusted, reputable VPN provider. 3. Targeted attacks cannot always be protected by VPNs. For instance government using advanced surveillance techniques. Helpful tips. 1. Use trusted, reputable VPN providers 2. Avoid logging into services that can link your activity back to you 3. Use secure browsers 4. Update personal security - use strong passwords, update software, and use any additional security measures the VPN provider has available. For full details and more information read the full Kurt the CyberGuy article including specific VPN providers and their details.

Do you use Google Meet? Scammers are using phishing emails disguised as Google Meet video call invites using URL's that are not for Google Meet. Always looks at the URL and the correct one is meet.google.com. Some of the URL's scammers are using: meet[.]google[.]us-join[.]com meet[.]google[.]web-join[.]com meet[.]googie[.]com-join[.]us meet[.]google[.]cdm-join[.]us If you are in a rush or running late for your Google Meeting, you might click on the link without looking at the URL. If the link is the scammers, you are taken to a fake landing page with a pop up message warning of a technical issue. When you click on "Try Fix" button in the error message, this is where the infection happens on your device. If scammers are infecting Google Meet, you can bet they are infecting (or at least working on it) for Zoom, other web meet applications, pdf readers, etc. Make sure to have a good antivirus software on all your devices that is running all the time and look at the URL before clicking on links. For more information and details, read the full Tom's Guide article.

Tips for using PayPal, Venmo and Cash App. When you sign up for Venmo, your payment details and friends list are automatically set to public. Even Tucker Carlson, John Hamm, President Biden and Travis Kelce have had their account info exposed. This gives fraudsters the perfect setup for?spear phishing attacks. Here are the steps you can take to protect your Venmo and make your profile private?right?here: https://lnkd.in/gBR-Uq4Q

Please share this information with the #olderadults in you life. As they are being forced to use technology without appropriate instruction, these types of crimes will increase. #smartphones #chpl #mobiletechnology