Internet Scams: Online Safety and Privacy Tips for Older Adults
Covid-19 forced so many of us to physically isolate ourselves from our loved ones, but we also started spending more time on the Internet, doing everything from communicating with family to banking to accessing medical care. However, increased time online also comes with a potential increase in risks from cybercrime and fraud. Without support and knowledge, older adults can be personally and financially exposed. Avast’s Security Expert, Emma McGowan, will speak about some of the most common online scams targeting older adults and share tips and knowledge on how users can protect themselves and their loved ones in order to enjoy the virtues of the Internet with confidence and live their best life online.
Emma McGowan
Security Expert and Senior Writer
Avast
Emma McGowan is the Senior Writer for the Avast blog, tackling online security and privacy from a lifestyle perspective. Previous to joining Avast, she was a freelance writer for a decade, focusing on women’s health, sexuality education, and startups. Her work has appeared in Buzzfeed, Mashable, Startups.com, The Daily Dot, Mic, Bustle, Broadly, and Bedsider, among others. When she’s not writing, Emma can be found reading trashy novels, sewing and embroidering, and playing with her two cats, Poe and Dwight.