SCORES of seniors were informed, entertained, and empowered to better protect themselves from online danger at the Connected and Protected Safer Internet Seniors’ Forum hosted by Flow and the Flow Foundation in collaboration with National Council for Senior Citizens at Emancipation Park in St Andrew.

Seniors are among the most vulnerable groups to online harm, primarily due to the inexperience. Online scams, phishing, and malware are particular threats to unassuming users over 60 years old.

The forum helped address these during its panel discussion, which included Deputy Superintendent of Police Warren Williams of the Jamaica Constabulary Force’s (JCF) Cybercrime Division. He provided great insight on some of the many tactics used by cyber criminals as well as the support offered by the JCF to assist individuals impacted by online threats.

Jamie Chevannes of the Jamaica Cyber Incident Response Team also provided online safety tips during the panel discussion and Daphne Reeves, a senior citizen who is an active online user, shared personal stories on how she stays safe online while benefiting from the many uses of the Internet. Co-hosts Fae Ellington and Glen Campbell moderated the discussion.