Book description
The Internet is amazing, but the risks you've heard about are real,
too. You can avoid being a victim of online crime with the simple steps
for staying safe online that you'll find in
Using the Internet Safely For Seniors For Dummies.
Here's the guide you need to steer safely through the hazards so you
can shop, visit, invest, explore, pay bills, and do dozens of other
things online - more securely. Learn to protect yourself from online
predators, create strong passwords, find reliable information, spot
e-mail and phishing scams, and much more.
- Find out how to share photos and videos, chat with others, and
participate in online discussions-securely
- See how, with strong passwords and reasonable caution, online
banking and bill-paying might be safer than the old way
- Learn to install and set up a browser, use search engines
effectively, and sidestep suspicious ads
- Discover how personal information is collected and used by
legitimate companies - and by crooks
- Be able to spot risks, find out how online criminals think, and
know what makes you vulnerable
- Enjoy social networking sites without putting yourself at risk
- Spot reputable healthcare sites and avoid medical ID theft and scams
There's even a glossary of common computer terms and a guide to your
rights when using the Internet. Using the Internet Safely For
Seniors For Dummies helps you feel more secure by showing you
how to protect yourself while enjoying the Web.
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.
