Senior-friendly online security: how to stay safe easily

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Being online as a senior can sometimes feel like navigating a maze — with online scams, confusing websites, and unfamiliar technology, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed. But staying safe online doesn’t have to be complicated. With the right online security bundle, you can easily take better care of your digital wellbeing. Whether you’re on your phone, tablet, or computer, Surfshark’s app is quick to set up and a breeze to use — a couple of clicks, and you’re safer!

What risks do you face online?

• Viruses and malware: when you’re online, you can accidentally download harmful software that can steal your personal information or damage your devices;
• Hacker attacks: without proper online protection and vigilance, cybercriminals can steal passwords and personal information, or even hack your computer’s webcam and spy on you this way;
• Data breaches: when you register for websites or newsletters, you share your personal information with the company behind it. If the company gets hacked, your data could be stolen and put at risk.

How can you protect yourself easily?

The simplest way to start being safer online is to use an all-in-one security bundle that protects you from a wide range of online threats. Surfshark ONE is a bundle just like that — it includes a VPN, Antivirus, ad blocker, email masking tool Alternative ID, data leak detector Alert, and private search engine Search. Let’s dive into what each one is and how they can help you be safer online:

• VPN: a VPN (Virtual Private Network) is like a secret tunnel for your internet connection. It keeps your online activity private and your information safe from hackers or anyone trying to spy on you;
• Antivirus: Antivirus is like a security guard for your computer. It looks for harmful software like viruses and stops them before they can damage your device or steal your information. Surfshark Antivirus also includes a webcam protection feature, which acts like a shield for your camera. It prevents apps or hackers from secretly watching you through your webcam without your permission, keeping your privacy safe;
• Alternative ID: sharing your real name and email with websites can be risky — your data might be exposed in a breach, or you could end up flooded with spam that's hard to stop. With Alternative ID, you can sign up using an alternative name and email address, provided by Surfshark. It will safely forward emails to your real inbox, so you get all the benefits of signing up without giving away your personal information;
• Alert: your personal information, like email addresses or even credit card numbers, can end up online after a data breach — often without you knowing. Surfshark Alert helps you find out if your data has been exposed and monitors it to alert you if it happens again;
• Search: want to use a more private and ad-free version of search engines like Google? That’s Surfshark Search! This tool doesn’t log your searches and displays organic, ad-free results.
• Ad blocker: websites often show a lot of ads — and some of them can track what you click on, watch, or shop for. Some ads can even slow down your device or lead to unsafe sites. Surfshark’s ad blocker can help you block them, and leave you with a faster, safer, and cleaner browsing experience;
• Unlimited devices: with Surfshark ONE, you have no limits on how many devices you can connect. That means one account covers you, your spouse, your kids, and even the grandkids — everyone’s safer online at once!

To learn more about Surfshark products, visit the Surfshark website.

Staying safe online is easy with all-in-one bundle Surfshark ONE

With the Surfshark ONE bundle, staying safe online doesn’t have to be complicated. It helps significantly reduce the risk of you falling victim to viruses, hackers, and spam — all with minimal effort on your part. You can browse, shop, and connect with loved ones online, all with peace of mind knowing your information is safe and stays private.

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