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
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