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Senior Cyber: Best Security Practices for Your Golden Years
As a cybersecurity expert who presents on TV and at security conferences regularly, Scott Schober has seen an alarmingly disproportionate number of seniors being coerced, targeted, and robbed through the same internet we all share.
From the basics of the internet to the fight for healthcare privacy and security that is so critical to our aging population, Senior Cyber offers simple advice and expertise for all levels of internet experience. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, or the son or daughter of one, this book is designed with your concerns in mind. Practical cybersecurity advice and examples affecting seniors put Senior Cyber atop any reading list for those helping others or themselves to stay cyber safe.
Basic tech and security
• email, browsers, search engines
• big data pitfalls, privacy, security
• healthcare cybersecurity
• computer and smartphone basics
• politics of technology
• internet and phone scams to avoid
• video chat in the age of COVID19
Advanced security
• spotting email phishing scams
• dealing with spam and junk mail
• creating strong passwords
• keeping your searches private
• avoiding big data collection
• stopping identity theft before and after death
• securing your digital footprint
From the basics of the internet to the fight for healthcare privacy and security that is so critical to our aging population, Senior Cyber offers simple advice and expertise for all levels of internet experience. Whether you are a parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, or the son or daughter of one, this book is designed with your concerns in mind. Practical cybersecurity advice and examples affecting seniors put Senior Cyber atop any reading list for those helping others or themselves to stay cyber safe.
Basic tech and security
• email, browsers, search engines
• big data pitfalls, privacy, security
• healthcare cybersecurity
• computer and smartphone basics
• politics of technology
• internet and phone scams to avoid
• video chat in the age of COVID19
Advanced security
• spotting email phishing scams
• dealing with spam and junk mail
• creating strong passwords
• keeping your searches private
• avoiding big data collection
• stopping identity theft before and after death
• securing your digital footprint
234 pages, Paperback
First published January 18, 2021
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April 26, 2023
This book contains timely and highly valuable advice, drawn from the authors' personal experiences and long professional cybersecurity careers. Undoubtedly, putting them into practice can save a lot of trouble and avoid falling into fraud, in which our security, our assets or our identity would be involved. The way to explain each concept is very easy to understand, as it is especially aimed at those who are not familiar with new technologies.
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Este libro contiene consejos oportunos y muy valiosos, surgidos de experiencias personales y de una larga carrera profesional en ciberseguridad de los autores. Sin duda, ponerlos en práctica puede ahorrar muchos disgustos y evitar caer en fraudes, en los que se verían implicadas nuestra seguridad, nuestro patrimonio o nuestra identidad. La forma de explicar cada concepto es muy fácil de entender, pues está especialmente dirigido a quienes no están familiarizados con las nuevas tecnologías.
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Este libro contiene consejos oportunos y muy valiosos, surgidos de experiencias personales y de una larga carrera profesional en ciberseguridad de los autores. Sin duda, ponerlos en práctica puede ahorrar muchos disgustos y evitar caer en fraudes, en los que se verían implicadas nuestra seguridad, nuestro patrimonio o nuestra identidad. La forma de explicar cada concepto es muy fácil de entender, pues está especialmente dirigido a quienes no están familiarizados con las nuevas tecnologías.
August 12, 2021
The concept is simple: Provide seniors with a comprehensive guide to security online. The book warns for the risk of condescending wording. It is a good thing that it did, because some of the language felt very simplistic for a non-senior reading this book. The pictures, while charming, added to this feeling.
There is a lot of good information in this book, but the order in which the chapters are put felt a bit confusing. I think that the book would have benefited from starting out with need-to-know items only, explaining background or creating sections with a more thoroughly detailed run-through along the way. I could imagine that a senior would prefer learning the importance of password security before understanding what an IP-address is.
That said, this book does include virtually everything that a senior using the internet would need to know. The terminology is simple enough for a beginner to use, and mentions plenty of actionable advice throughout. This goes especially for readers located in the US: many useful resources are provided that should help anyone get on the right track.
While this book was not for me, I still give it three stars. I am sure that the target audience would find value in the content, and that is what matters at the end of the day.
This book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
There is a lot of good information in this book, but the order in which the chapters are put felt a bit confusing. I think that the book would have benefited from starting out with need-to-know items only, explaining background or creating sections with a more thoroughly detailed run-through along the way. I could imagine that a senior would prefer learning the importance of password security before understanding what an IP-address is.
That said, this book does include virtually everything that a senior using the internet would need to know. The terminology is simple enough for a beginner to use, and mentions plenty of actionable advice throughout. This goes especially for readers located in the US: many useful resources are provided that should help anyone get on the right track.
While this book was not for me, I still give it three stars. I am sure that the target audience would find value in the content, and that is what matters at the end of the day.
This book was provided to me in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
September 30, 2024
Senior cyber is a book which is the need of hour.
The author Scott is a well experienced person who constantly throughout his career witnessed his fellow colleagues witnessed and tortured by online false practises mad not taking care of their security online.
This book briefly tells us how to take care of this.
How to follow good security while you are online.
I liked the writing style.
The point by point method is good.
Good read.
The author Scott is a well experienced person who constantly throughout his career witnessed his fellow colleagues witnessed and tortured by online false practises mad not taking care of their security online.
This book briefly tells us how to take care of this.
How to follow good security while you are online.
I liked the writing style.
The point by point method is good.
Good read.
January 14, 2023
I received a copy of this book to read as part of the Booktasters marathon.
I found it to be a well-written and fairly comprehensive guide to cyber security. It is especially accessible to the target audience of the older generation but the content would be useful to the majority of people.
The book is easy to read with a large font size and the ‘Senior Cyber Tips’ are great at explaining technological jargon. The tone of the book seemed perfect for an older audience – explanatory and educational without condescension. There are references to the history of the technology involved to show how there has long been progress for everyday users to get to grips with. The author references times he, or his family members, have come across or fallen victim to bad practice or common scams. This is effective in getting the reader onside because it reduces the self-recrimination to know that someone else has done the same.
The book is current and covers smartphones, browsers, search engines and password safety as well as other relevant topics. At one point I feared the book might be slightly dated due to its reference to Internet Explorer as a major browser. However it went on to cover the massive security risk this entails, the fact that Microsoft no longer supports it, and finishes with a strong recommendation to stop using IE. The author clearly knows their audience and it’s a worrying thought that there probably are millions of people still blithely using IE, unaware of the security risks. It was only my own ignorance that meant I hadn’t realised how prevalent it still was.
As previously mentioned the book is well tailored to the target audience. This does mean the section about Medicaid and healthcare scams isn’t a great deal of use to readers outside of the US. Likewise some of the advice in the chapter on phones, smart phones and calling plans isn’t relevant as the recommended products are not available worldwide.
The book would benefit from a chapter on where to go for independent reviews of software, and how to check you are downloading a legitimate product. The books makes quite a few product recommendations and I worry that readers may go on to download these without checking that they are still advisable and safe to use and that they have the authentic version.
I particularly like the appendix which contains screenshot examples of common email scams. These highlight exactly what to check to determine if an email is legitimate. It would be very helpful to have to hand as a reference guide when browsing email and to get into the habit of good cyber security practice before clicking on links or inputting personal details.
I found it to be a well-written and fairly comprehensive guide to cyber security. It is especially accessible to the target audience of the older generation but the content would be useful to the majority of people.
The book is easy to read with a large font size and the ‘Senior Cyber Tips’ are great at explaining technological jargon. The tone of the book seemed perfect for an older audience – explanatory and educational without condescension. There are references to the history of the technology involved to show how there has long been progress for everyday users to get to grips with. The author references times he, or his family members, have come across or fallen victim to bad practice or common scams. This is effective in getting the reader onside because it reduces the self-recrimination to know that someone else has done the same.
The book is current and covers smartphones, browsers, search engines and password safety as well as other relevant topics. At one point I feared the book might be slightly dated due to its reference to Internet Explorer as a major browser. However it went on to cover the massive security risk this entails, the fact that Microsoft no longer supports it, and finishes with a strong recommendation to stop using IE. The author clearly knows their audience and it’s a worrying thought that there probably are millions of people still blithely using IE, unaware of the security risks. It was only my own ignorance that meant I hadn’t realised how prevalent it still was.
As previously mentioned the book is well tailored to the target audience. This does mean the section about Medicaid and healthcare scams isn’t a great deal of use to readers outside of the US. Likewise some of the advice in the chapter on phones, smart phones and calling plans isn’t relevant as the recommended products are not available worldwide.
The book would benefit from a chapter on where to go for independent reviews of software, and how to check you are downloading a legitimate product. The books makes quite a few product recommendations and I worry that readers may go on to download these without checking that they are still advisable and safe to use and that they have the authentic version.
I particularly like the appendix which contains screenshot examples of common email scams. These highlight exactly what to check to determine if an email is legitimate. It would be very helpful to have to hand as a reference guide when browsing email and to get into the habit of good cyber security practice before clicking on links or inputting personal details.
July 28, 2021
The AARP has close to 40 million members, and each of them is a target for scammers. Surprisingly, I have found the AARP relatively unenthusiastic about the risks their members face from scammers. And that is quite disconcerting.
These older adults are beloved by scammers due to the following factors:
• Being trusting / not suspicious
• Giving nature
• Having time on their hands
• Often have lots of funds
• Not tech-savvy
Not being tech-savvy means that every adult who uses a computer or smartphone is particularly at risk of being scammed. With a potential victim pool so huge, it is odd that no awareness guide has been written for older adults until now. In Senior Cyber: Best Security Practices for Your Golden Years, author Scott Schober has written a book specifically targeted to older adults who may not have the benefit of loving families or groups of friends that can help them navigate through modern technology.
Given their trusting nature, seniors will believe phone and Internet scammers and will then be fraud victims. Those who don’t have younger family members who can easily spot these scams are particularly at risk.
Written in large print, the book is an easy and quick read. Nearly every page contains accessible and actionable tips. There is also a chapter dedicated to helping seniors decipher phishing emails from legitimate emails. While much of these details may be intuitive and common sense to those who are younger and more technologically savvy – older adults are often overwhelmed by the computers and other devices they are using. As they did not grow up in the Internet era, their understanding of technology is often lacking - scammers thrive on that confusion to turn oblivious into victims.
Scammers operate in well-run and organized gangs. Given there are tens of millions of potential victims, they don’t have to be particularly good to succeed. If you listen to these recordings of scam calls, many of them scream out to be caught. But the victims are so overwhelmed, they often don’t know what happened until it is too late.
The truth be told, this is an excellent reference for young and old. It is easy to read, a quick and valuable guide. Anyone who has an older adult in their circle should ensure they read Senior Cyber: Best Security Practices for Your Golden Years before using their computers and smartphones. This is a guide that should be required reading for any senior touching a computer. And if the AARP was a bit more proactive, they’d buy copies for all of their members.
These older adults are beloved by scammers due to the following factors:
• Being trusting / not suspicious
• Giving nature
• Having time on their hands
• Often have lots of funds
• Not tech-savvy
Not being tech-savvy means that every adult who uses a computer or smartphone is particularly at risk of being scammed. With a potential victim pool so huge, it is odd that no awareness guide has been written for older adults until now. In Senior Cyber: Best Security Practices for Your Golden Years, author Scott Schober has written a book specifically targeted to older adults who may not have the benefit of loving families or groups of friends that can help them navigate through modern technology.
Given their trusting nature, seniors will believe phone and Internet scammers and will then be fraud victims. Those who don’t have younger family members who can easily spot these scams are particularly at risk.
Written in large print, the book is an easy and quick read. Nearly every page contains accessible and actionable tips. There is also a chapter dedicated to helping seniors decipher phishing emails from legitimate emails. While much of these details may be intuitive and common sense to those who are younger and more technologically savvy – older adults are often overwhelmed by the computers and other devices they are using. As they did not grow up in the Internet era, their understanding of technology is often lacking - scammers thrive on that confusion to turn oblivious into victims.
Scammers operate in well-run and organized gangs. Given there are tens of millions of potential victims, they don’t have to be particularly good to succeed. If you listen to these recordings of scam calls, many of them scream out to be caught. But the victims are so overwhelmed, they often don’t know what happened until it is too late.
The truth be told, this is an excellent reference for young and old. It is easy to read, a quick and valuable guide. Anyone who has an older adult in their circle should ensure they read Senior Cyber: Best Security Practices for Your Golden Years before using their computers and smartphones. This is a guide that should be required reading for any senior touching a computer. And if the AARP was a bit more proactive, they’d buy copies for all of their members.
April 12, 2022
A few years ago, I wrote a book which analyzed and rephrased fifteen Shakespeare plays, such that they became readable for middle school students. The typical adult response to my introduction to this format was, "Good. Now maybe I can read it." I thought of my book, and its reception, when I read the introduction to Senior Cyber. Perhaps this was a book that wouldn't sail over my head, technologically. I had had previous experience with a book by this author and, even though it targeted a technically savvier audience, I was able to keep up with it. Senior Cyber, on the other hand, was quite readable for me. I have a little trouble imagining my parents understanding it all, but I really think that if they were still with us, I could walk them through it, and they were about as resistant to technology as anyone.
Author Schober's motivation for placing special care on seniors is quite direct - he refers to us as "low hanging fruit", possessing more in savings than younger internet users while generally not being as comfortable around computers and cell phones as our youthful counterparts - in other words, potentially easier and more lucrative targets for bad guys. Schober effectively takes the time to define terms commonly used in digital parlance (browser, IP address, search engine, cloud, phish, net neutrality, etc) employing what he calls "Senior Cyber Tips" to warn against potential thieves. A partial of his shopping list of advice follows:
-treat every piece of mail as a possible security threat
-log out of sites when they aren't in use
-limit junk mail
-don't respond to anything that is unsolicited
-carefully manage and revise your passwords
-consider biometric (fingerprint) or 2 factor authentication
-particularly guard social security and medicare
-catalog your passwords, payments, cards, emails
-review the browser history of the deceased
The appendix consists of examples of typical scams.
This is a fine book, highly recommended for those who don't spend their lives on a computer or phone.
Author Schober's motivation for placing special care on seniors is quite direct - he refers to us as "low hanging fruit", possessing more in savings than younger internet users while generally not being as comfortable around computers and cell phones as our youthful counterparts - in other words, potentially easier and more lucrative targets for bad guys. Schober effectively takes the time to define terms commonly used in digital parlance (browser, IP address, search engine, cloud, phish, net neutrality, etc) employing what he calls "Senior Cyber Tips" to warn against potential thieves. A partial of his shopping list of advice follows:
-treat every piece of mail as a possible security threat
-log out of sites when they aren't in use
-limit junk mail
-don't respond to anything that is unsolicited
-carefully manage and revise your passwords
-consider biometric (fingerprint) or 2 factor authentication
-particularly guard social security and medicare
-catalog your passwords, payments, cards, emails
-review the browser history of the deceased
The appendix consists of examples of typical scams.
This is a fine book, highly recommended for those who don't spend their lives on a computer or phone.
September 17, 2024
"Senior Cyber" provides essential information on internet basics and the importance of privacy and security for our aging population.
This book offers easy-to-understand advice and expertise for people of all internet skill levels, whether you're a parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, or the child of one. It's tailored to address your specific concerns.
Practical cybersecurity advice and real-life examples for seniors make Senior Cyber essential reading for anyone looking to stay safe online, whether for themselves or for helping others.
The elderly are being targeted by cybercriminals and unscrupulous companies at an alarming rate. Seniors have become prime targets for hackers because they are often seen as easy and lucrative victims. Despite their wisdom and cautiousness, seniors are among the most vulnerable members of society.
The security needs of seniors in the realm of technology, ongoing education, and cyber defenses are often overlooked. While companies offer security and privacy services for seniors, these are usually in the form of alerts and fixes after an incident has occurred.
This book provides valuable advice based on the authors' personal experiences and extensive cybersecurity careers. Implementing the advice can help prevent trouble and protect against fraud, safeguarding our security, assets, and identity. The explanations are easy to understand, making the book especially useful for those who are not familiar with new technologies.
Author Schober is motivated to pay special attention to seniors because he sees them as easy targets for cybercriminals. He refers to seniors as "low-hanging fruit" because they often have more savings than younger internet users but may not be as comfortable using computers and cell phones, making them potentially easier and more lucrative targets for bad actors.
Schober takes the time to define terms commonly used in digital language, such as browser, IP address, search engine, cloud, phish, and net neutrality. He also includes "Senior Cyber Tips" to warn against potential cyber threats.
- Treat every piece of mail as a potential security threat.
- Log out of sites when you're not using them.
- Limit junk mail.
- Don't respond to unsolicited requests.
- Carefully manage and update your passwords.
- Consider using biometric (fingerprint) or two-factor authentication.
- Pay special attention to protecting your Social Security and Medicare information.
- Keep a record of your passwords, payments, cards, and emails.
- Review the browsing history of a deceased person.
I found the cybersecurity guide to be well-written and comprehensive. It is easily accessible to the older generation but beneficial to all.
The book is easy to read, with a large font size, and the 'Senior Cyber Tips' are great at explaining technological jargon. The tone of the book seems perfect for an older audience – explanatory and educational without condescension.
There are references to the history of the technology involved to show how there has long been progress for everyday users to get to grips with. The author references times when he or his family members have come across or fallen victim to bad practices or common scams. This is effective in getting the reader onside because it reduces the self-recrimination to know that someone else has done the same.
The book is up-to-date and covers smartphones, browsers, search engines, and password safety, along with other relevant topics. I initially worried that the book might be a bit outdated because it mentioned Internet Explorer as a major browser.
However, it went on to discuss the significant security risks associated with using Internet Explorer, and the fact that Microsoft no longer supports it, and concluded with a strong recommendation to stop using IE. The author understands their audience, and it's concerning to think that there are probably millions of people still using IE without realizing the security risks.
The book is well-suited to the target audience. However, the section about Medicaid and healthcare scams may not be very useful to readers outside of the US.
The book would benefit from a chapter on where to go for independent reviews of software, and how to check you are downloading a legitimate product.
I appreciate the appendix that includes screenshot examples of common email scams. These examples show exactly what to look for to verify if an email is genuine.
It would be very useful to have as a reference guide when going through emails and to develop good cybersecurity habits before clicking on links or entering personal information.
This book is highly recommended for those who don't spend their lives on a computer or phone.
This book offers easy-to-understand advice and expertise for people of all internet skill levels, whether you're a parent, grandparent, great-grandparent, or the child of one. It's tailored to address your specific concerns.
Practical cybersecurity advice and real-life examples for seniors make Senior Cyber essential reading for anyone looking to stay safe online, whether for themselves or for helping others.
The elderly are being targeted by cybercriminals and unscrupulous companies at an alarming rate. Seniors have become prime targets for hackers because they are often seen as easy and lucrative victims. Despite their wisdom and cautiousness, seniors are among the most vulnerable members of society.
The security needs of seniors in the realm of technology, ongoing education, and cyber defenses are often overlooked. While companies offer security and privacy services for seniors, these are usually in the form of alerts and fixes after an incident has occurred.
This book provides valuable advice based on the authors' personal experiences and extensive cybersecurity careers. Implementing the advice can help prevent trouble and protect against fraud, safeguarding our security, assets, and identity. The explanations are easy to understand, making the book especially useful for those who are not familiar with new technologies.
Author Schober is motivated to pay special attention to seniors because he sees them as easy targets for cybercriminals. He refers to seniors as "low-hanging fruit" because they often have more savings than younger internet users but may not be as comfortable using computers and cell phones, making them potentially easier and more lucrative targets for bad actors.
Schober takes the time to define terms commonly used in digital language, such as browser, IP address, search engine, cloud, phish, and net neutrality. He also includes "Senior Cyber Tips" to warn against potential cyber threats.
- Treat every piece of mail as a potential security threat.
- Log out of sites when you're not using them.
- Limit junk mail.
- Don't respond to unsolicited requests.
- Carefully manage and update your passwords.
- Consider using biometric (fingerprint) or two-factor authentication.
- Pay special attention to protecting your Social Security and Medicare information.
- Keep a record of your passwords, payments, cards, and emails.
- Review the browsing history of a deceased person.
I found the cybersecurity guide to be well-written and comprehensive. It is easily accessible to the older generation but beneficial to all.
The book is easy to read, with a large font size, and the 'Senior Cyber Tips' are great at explaining technological jargon. The tone of the book seems perfect for an older audience – explanatory and educational without condescension.
There are references to the history of the technology involved to show how there has long been progress for everyday users to get to grips with. The author references times when he or his family members have come across or fallen victim to bad practices or common scams. This is effective in getting the reader onside because it reduces the self-recrimination to know that someone else has done the same.
The book is up-to-date and covers smartphones, browsers, search engines, and password safety, along with other relevant topics. I initially worried that the book might be a bit outdated because it mentioned Internet Explorer as a major browser.
However, it went on to discuss the significant security risks associated with using Internet Explorer, and the fact that Microsoft no longer supports it, and concluded with a strong recommendation to stop using IE. The author understands their audience, and it's concerning to think that there are probably millions of people still using IE without realizing the security risks.
The book is well-suited to the target audience. However, the section about Medicaid and healthcare scams may not be very useful to readers outside of the US.
The book would benefit from a chapter on where to go for independent reviews of software, and how to check you are downloading a legitimate product.
I appreciate the appendix that includes screenshot examples of common email scams. These examples show exactly what to look for to verify if an email is genuine.
It would be very useful to have as a reference guide when going through emails and to develop good cybersecurity habits before clicking on links or entering personal information.
This book is highly recommended for those who don't spend their lives on a computer or phone.
September 26, 2024
Senior Cyber by Scott Schober is a guide designed to help seniors navigate the complexities of online security. It covers a wide range of topics, from basic internet use to more advanced issues like phishing scams, identity theft, and healthcare privacy. Schober's goal is to provide practical advice for seniors and their families, ensuring they can safely navigate the digital world without feeling overwhelmed.
The book is thorough in its coverage, offering clear, actionable steps for protecting personal information online. However, I found the structure a bit disorganized. The chapters sometimes feel out of sequence, which might confuse readers who prefer a more straightforward approach. For instance, topics like password security might have been more effective if introduced earlier in the book, before diving into more technical concepts like IP addresses.
While the language is accessible, it occasionally felt too simplistic for readers with more internet experience. The author does acknowledge the risk of sounding condescending, and while he avoids that for the most part, some sections might still come across as overly basic for non-senior readers.
Despite these minor critiques, Senior Cyber succeeds in its primary aim: empowering seniors to stay safe online. The advice is practical and easy to follow, particularly for those new to technology. The inclusion of resources for US readers is especially helpful, adding an extra layer of value to the book.
Overall, while it wasn’t particularly suited to my own needs, I believe seniors and those helping them will find it a valuable resource in navigating today’s digital landscape.
The book is thorough in its coverage, offering clear, actionable steps for protecting personal information online. However, I found the structure a bit disorganized. The chapters sometimes feel out of sequence, which might confuse readers who prefer a more straightforward approach. For instance, topics like password security might have been more effective if introduced earlier in the book, before diving into more technical concepts like IP addresses.
While the language is accessible, it occasionally felt too simplistic for readers with more internet experience. The author does acknowledge the risk of sounding condescending, and while he avoids that for the most part, some sections might still come across as overly basic for non-senior readers.
Despite these minor critiques, Senior Cyber succeeds in its primary aim: empowering seniors to stay safe online. The advice is practical and easy to follow, particularly for those new to technology. The inclusion of resources for US readers is especially helpful, adding an extra layer of value to the book.
Overall, while it wasn’t particularly suited to my own needs, I believe seniors and those helping them will find it a valuable resource in navigating today’s digital landscape.
May 30, 2023
I am not a senior, and actually within the generation where I have been able to keep up with the forever growing and evolving technological advances. With that said, there were still a few points and tips that were valuable to me. Even being more understanding of how the internet and works and the potential for experiencing scaming, identity theft, etc. I am still guilty of many bad habits that are pointed out here that could prevent such things from happening to me.
The information here is broken up into organized chapters and there are little senior tip recaps that give a little detailed explanation of the the main idea that was explained. In the version I read, the text was clear and large enough that I could read it easily. I find this is extremely important with informational text, cramming too much text on a page when you are trying to grasp what is being said sets up clutter in my mind.
The appendix has some examples of common scams that people (not just seniors) fall prey to which is great to be able to have a visual of what to watch out for. Scammers these days are extremely clever and take advantage of other's people fear to comply to any threats of legal action that is presented to them real or not.
I recommend this as a read not just for seniors, although it is perfect for those who are less aware of the technological advances in the past decade or so ago. The tips to keeping your information safe can help many individuals in this new cyber age.
The information here is broken up into organized chapters and there are little senior tip recaps that give a little detailed explanation of the the main idea that was explained. In the version I read, the text was clear and large enough that I could read it easily. I find this is extremely important with informational text, cramming too much text on a page when you are trying to grasp what is being said sets up clutter in my mind.
The appendix has some examples of common scams that people (not just seniors) fall prey to which is great to be able to have a visual of what to watch out for. Scammers these days are extremely clever and take advantage of other's people fear to comply to any threats of legal action that is presented to them real or not.
I recommend this as a read not just for seniors, although it is perfect for those who are less aware of the technological advances in the past decade or so ago. The tips to keeping your information safe can help many individuals in this new cyber age.
February 5, 2021
"Senior Cyber: Best Security Practices for Your Golden Years" is a great book for both senior citizens and those of us who care for them. As a daughter whose parents are in that age group, it's no secret that the elderly are often targets of experienced scammers. This book explains in a clear and concise way that's easy to understand about such pitfalls as: malware, phishing, ransomware, email scams; as well looking at current trends in security issues for things such as cloud services, syncing your electronica, and new platforms such as Zoom. At regular intervals, Schober has "senior cyber tips" throughout, where he explains in depth vocabulary such as encryption and what "cloud services" means (hint: it's not the weather report!). An added bonus is the appendix, where Schober gives examples of currently trending senior scams (and snapshots of actual suspect emails, what they look like, which is very helpful): scammers pretending to be Amazon, Lottery Commission, Chase Bank, etc.
You don't have to be a senior citizen to need this book, you want to be cyber safe no matter what your age. In fact, as I was writing this review, I got a robocall on my cellphone from a suspect number starting with a V claiming to be the Federal Reserve and there was a problem with my bank account.
A good read, 2 thumbs up!
You don't have to be a senior citizen to need this book, you want to be cyber safe no matter what your age. In fact, as I was writing this review, I got a robocall on my cellphone from a suspect number starting with a V claiming to be the Federal Reserve and there was a problem with my bank account.
A good read, 2 thumbs up!
September 30, 2022
This is the author's second book, and while his first book also examines cyber security, this one focuses specifically on seniors, a demographic that is particularly susceptible to online fraud.
A very instructive book written in simple, non-technical language that is both fun to read and easy to grasp. The large type will be even easier to read for readers of all ages. Additionally, it is replete with references to organizations and institutions where one can report fraud or ask inquiries.
Though some of the answers are primarily for Americans, most apply to citizens of other nations. The author mainly emphasizes that the first step in preventing one from being conned is identifying the dangers that are present.
The mentality that there are bad individuals out there wanting to take advantage of you is one of the most crucial things.
The chapter's closing advice is a wonderful addition, and the examples provided make it easier to understand. The book makes an effort to explain the digital jungle and how to navigate it securely. In addition to seniors, I would suggest this book to readers of all ages.
A very instructive book written in simple, non-technical language that is both fun to read and easy to grasp. The large type will be even easier to read for readers of all ages. Additionally, it is replete with references to organizations and institutions where one can report fraud or ask inquiries.
Though some of the answers are primarily for Americans, most apply to citizens of other nations. The author mainly emphasizes that the first step in preventing one from being conned is identifying the dangers that are present.
The mentality that there are bad individuals out there wanting to take advantage of you is one of the most crucial things.
The chapter's closing advice is a wonderful addition, and the examples provided make it easier to understand. The book makes an effort to explain the digital jungle and how to navigate it securely. In addition to seniors, I would suggest this book to readers of all ages.
October 25, 2021
This is my 2nd book by the author and like his 1st book takes a look into cyber security but this time especially for senior people , an age group that is more vulnerable to cyber frauds.
A very informative book, simple language and not too technical words that makes it easy to understand and interesting to read. More ever the large print will be easy to read for people of any age.
Though one or 2 solutions are mainly for American people but largely it is for people of any country. The author mainly stresses on that knowing the dangers lurking is the first step to protecting one from getting scammed. The tips at the end of chapter are a great addition and examples given help in understanding clearly. The book tries to help understand the jungle of cyber space and how to traverse
through it as much safely as possible. I would recommend this book not only to Seniors but also to people of all age groups.
A very informative book, simple language and not too technical words that makes it easy to understand and interesting to read. More ever the large print will be easy to read for people of any age.
Though one or 2 solutions are mainly for American people but largely it is for people of any country. The author mainly stresses on that knowing the dangers lurking is the first step to protecting one from getting scammed. The tips at the end of chapter are a great addition and examples given help in understanding clearly. The book tries to help understand the jungle of cyber space and how to traverse
through it as much safely as possible. I would recommend this book not only to Seniors but also to people of all age groups.
November 16, 2021
This is a good book on cybersecurity, including for those who don't know any about the internet, compuers or smartphones. It's not overly technical and is easy to follow. Senior Cyber has many helpful security tips that anyone could use, not just seniors. It also has some interesting accounts of the author's family history.
The book covers how different search engines handle users' privacy and security. There is also a section on how to handle junk mail, which I didn't expect in a book about cybersecurity. It includes tips on dealing with spam emails and what to do if you suspect phishing. Senior Cyber also has a surprising recommendation regarding passwords.
Overall the book has excellent advice on how to protect yourself from scammers and others who want to get your personal information. It would make a great gift for a friend or loved one. If someone wants to read a book on cybersecurity, I definitely recommend Senior Cyber.
The book covers how different search engines handle users' privacy and security. There is also a section on how to handle junk mail, which I didn't expect in a book about cybersecurity. It includes tips on dealing with spam emails and what to do if you suspect phishing. Senior Cyber also has a surprising recommendation regarding passwords.
Overall the book has excellent advice on how to protect yourself from scammers and others who want to get your personal information. It would make a great gift for a friend or loved one. If someone wants to read a book on cybersecurity, I definitely recommend Senior Cyber.
November 19, 2021
From scams to password security to phishing and a slew of other security concerns, this book covers everything a senior needs to know to protect their identities and gain confidence when navigating the internet world.
This book began with a solid foundation of information, deciphering widely used terminology and acronyms. The presentation then went into some extremely useful details about the significance of strong passwords, how to protect oneself on social media, and the most prevalent scams that are used to prey on people all the time.
I appreciated how the author used stories and divided the book into many short chapters so that I could easily absorb a lot of information.
This book taught me a few things. Having the perspective that there are terrible individuals out there wanting to take advantage of you is one of the most crucial things you can do. This is demonstrated through both examples and stories. The stories about Schober's grandfather were particularly enjoyable.
This book began with a solid foundation of information, deciphering widely used terminology and acronyms. The presentation then went into some extremely useful details about the significance of strong passwords, how to protect oneself on social media, and the most prevalent scams that are used to prey on people all the time.
I appreciated how the author used stories and divided the book into many short chapters so that I could easily absorb a lot of information.
This book taught me a few things. Having the perspective that there are terrible individuals out there wanting to take advantage of you is one of the most crucial things you can do. This is demonstrated through both examples and stories. The stories about Schober's grandfather were particularly enjoyable.
October 18, 2022
Senior Cyber by brothers Scott N. Schober and Craig Schober is an excellent book for those who are not computer or tech savvy. The book is specifically written for older adults (60 and over) but can be helpful for anyone who is not computer literate or know little to nothing about cyber security. I myself was familiar with many of the things in the book because I had earned a degree in Information technology back in the mid 2000's but I did manage to learn a few things myself since many of the security threats did not exist 15 or 20 years ago. There are also many resources and websites listed in the book of which I was not aware that made the read well worth it. I would strongly recommend this book to anyone of any age who has anxiety about conducting sensitive business online such as shopping, banking, investing, etc. The book gives very detailed and simple steps on how to recognize common scams and what to do when you find yourself targeted.
January 6, 2023
I received a copy of this for free, to review for Booktasters.
I enjoyed the design of this book with its fun cartoon illustrations. I felt all of the information in this book was presented in a way that made it easy to understand, and it had a light-hearted tone that meant it was fun to read.
I don't think that I would purchase a book like this for myself, but I would consider purchasing a book like this to give to someone else. For example, if you had a conversation with one of the ladies in my book club, she would be able to recommend a good book in the murder mystery genre. She would also be the first person to tell you that she doesn't get along very well with her smartphone, doesn't understand what emojis are, and has been known to send WhatsApp messages to the wrong person. I think she may benefit from a book like this.
Thank you to the author and Booktasters for a free copy to review.
I enjoyed the design of this book with its fun cartoon illustrations. I felt all of the information in this book was presented in a way that made it easy to understand, and it had a light-hearted tone that meant it was fun to read.
I don't think that I would purchase a book like this for myself, but I would consider purchasing a book like this to give to someone else. For example, if you had a conversation with one of the ladies in my book club, she would be able to recommend a good book in the murder mystery genre. She would also be the first person to tell you that she doesn't get along very well with her smartphone, doesn't understand what emojis are, and has been known to send WhatsApp messages to the wrong person. I think she may benefit from a book like this.
Thank you to the author and Booktasters for a free copy to review.
June 25, 2022
Senior Cyber - the title speaks for the content of the book itself. I could resonant with the author with the need for a book about cyber security specifically for the older generation.
We have always been part if the digital life but for our parents it isn't so. What might come natural to us or obvious might not be so with the older person and hence this book is a perfect solution for that. It covers most of the required areas to help them use the web and other digital things safely. It's easy to read and not over complicated with too much tech jargon.
Overall I definitely recommend it if you are trying to introduce your parents or other older generation to the digital life.
We have always been part if the digital life but for our parents it isn't so. What might come natural to us or obvious might not be so with the older person and hence this book is a perfect solution for that. It covers most of the required areas to help them use the web and other digital things safely. It's easy to read and not over complicated with too much tech jargon.
Overall I definitely recommend it if you are trying to introduce your parents or other older generation to the digital life.
September 2, 2021
This book is a vitally important read for everyone, especially your parents & grandparents.
The author meticulously explains the criminals lurking in cyberspace and outlines in layman's terms how to avoid being a victim.
The author makes a compelling case on the importance of how to protect yourself without getting lost in technical jargon.
It's never too late too learn and this book would make a great gift for the holidays, birthdays or just because you want your loved ones safe while on the internet.
The author meticulously explains the criminals lurking in cyberspace and outlines in layman's terms how to avoid being a victim.
The author makes a compelling case on the importance of how to protect yourself without getting lost in technical jargon.
It's never too late too learn and this book would make a great gift for the holidays, birthdays or just because you want your loved ones safe while on the internet.
August 26, 2021
Intelligent - Intelligible - Valuable Intel
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book - even if I am not the prime target audience, being in IT myself.
Scott and Craig manage to describe current cyber threats and their remedies in such a way that potential victims (seniors) get a good grasp of the situation and are adequately prepared.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book. It makes an excellent gift - even to those who are not truly senior, only… uh… in the cyber sense.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book - even if I am not the prime target audience, being in IT myself.
Scott and Craig manage to describe current cyber threats and their remedies in such a way that potential victims (seniors) get a good grasp of the situation and are adequately prepared.
I wholeheartedly recommend this book. It makes an excellent gift - even to those who are not truly senior, only… uh… in the cyber sense.
August 26, 2021
Intrested in Cyber? This is the book.
I really enjoyed reading Senior Cyber. It's easy to understand. The book touches on key Cybersecurity topics and aspects everyone must know. The examples and stories in the book encourage readers to have the right mindset towards cybersecurity. I highly recommend it to Seniors and anyone interested in Cybersecurity. It's a must read in this digital age we are living in.
November 3, 2021
This is a very useful book not only for seniors, but for all ages as well. Very easy to read and easy to understand -and very well written-, its far away from the tech mumbo jumbo we often see in publications and new articles. This book will teach you to stay safe online, avoiding all kind of cyber scams and giving useful tips for desktop computer users and mobile as well. This book is a useful tool that will help you and your parents, can't recommend it enough.
August 29, 2021
Good books to know the dangers that the user can met when use computer and smartphone.
January 11, 2023
Senior Cyber is a solid beginners to the internet and how it correlates with economy today. A solid 5 stars that I will recommend to my Nanny.
August 27, 2021
It is a necessary book in your library. Very interesting vision of cybersecurity so that we and our elders are careful in front of a computer.Today cybersecurity is no longer a taboo. it is necessary to make known to the public what are the hacking techniques and their countermeasures. no matter how old this book does.
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