Are online ads a security risk for older users?

[olopuzik]

Are online ads a security risk for older users?

[hetevax]

Some online ads are specifically designed to exploit older Internet users. For example, there are ads that claim their computer is “infected” and encourage older Internet users to call a fake support number. Or there are ads that promise high returns or “government-backed” investment opportunities that don’t actually exist.

[rasej]

Online advertising itself is not dangerous, but it can become a serious security threat when scammers use it to target unsuspecting users, especially the elderly. An example is Health Product Scams . These are ads for miracle cures or supplements that are advertised as “doctor-approved” or “clinically proven” without any evidence. There are many more examples. But to protect my parents, I installed an adblocker on their computer . This allows them to block unwanted ads, pop-ups, etc.