Protecting our Seniors from Scams

Forgotten online accounts can expose you to serious risks, as outdated platforms with weak security often become easy targets for cybercriminals. This month’s OUCH! explains how to track down old accounts, secure or delete them, and protect your personal information with strong passwords and multi-factor authentication.OUCH! is the world's leading, free security awareness newsletter designed for everyone. Published every month in multiple languages, each edition is carefully researched and developed by the SANS Security Awareness team, instructors and community members. Each OUCH! is developed through a rigorous process involving numerous community volunteers, including translators, subject matter experts, and editors.Sign up for the monthly newsletter at sans.org/newsletters/ouch/

Even long, complex passwords can be stolen - just ask Sarah, whose strong password didn’t stop a smishing scam from draining her bank account. This month’s OUCH! introduces Passkeys as a safer, simpler way to sign in, using biometrics instead of passwords to keep your accounts secure and phishing-proofOUCH! is the world's leading, free security awareness newsletter designed for everyone. Published every month in multiple languages, each edition is carefully researched and developed by the SANS Security Awareness team, instructors and community members. Each OUCH! is developed through a rigorous process involving numerous community volunteers, including translators, subject matter experts, and editors.Sign up for the monthly newsletter at sans.org/newsletters/ouch/

This episode dives into the rise of online job scams, using Maria’s story to illustrate how scammers exploit trust and urgency. Learn how these scams work, the common warning signs to watch for, and what steps you can take to stay safe while job hunting online. OUCH! is the world's leading, free security awareness newsletter designed for everyone. Published every month in multiple languages, each edition is carefully researched and developed by the SANS Security Awareness team, instructors and community members. Each OUCH! is developed through a rigorous process involving numerous community volunteers, including translators, subject matter experts, and editors.Sign up for the monthly newsletter at sans.org/newsletters/ouch/

This month’s OUCH! newsletter shares how scammers target seniors and what families can do to help protect their loved ones.OUCH! is the world's leading, free security awareness newsletter designed for everyone. Published every month in multiple languages, each edition is carefully researched and developed by the SANS Security Awareness team, instructors and community members. Each OUCH! is developed through a rigorous process involving numerous community volunteers, including translators, subject matter experts, and editors.Sign up for the monthly newsletter at sans.org/newsletters/ouch/

In this episode, we unpack how malware can silently take over your devices and compromise your most sensitive data—all from a single click. Using a real-world story of a freelance designer caught off guard by a fake project brief, we reveal how malware spreads, what it can do, and the simple steps you can take to defend yourself. OUCH! is the world's leading, free security awareness newsletter designed for everyone. Published every month in multiple languages, each edition is carefully researched and developed by the SANS Security Awareness team, instructors and community members. Each OUCH! is developed through a rigorous process involving numerous community volunteers, including translators, subject matter experts, and editors.Sign up for the monthly newsletter at sans.org/newsletters/ouch/

In this episode, we explore how cybercriminals exploit your emotions—like fear, urgency, and trust—to trick you into making snap decisions. Through a real-world scam involving a mother and a fake text from her “daughter,” we break down the emotional triggers behind common attacks and how to spot them before it’s too late OUCH! is the world's leading, free security awareness newsletter designed for everyone. Published every month in multiple languages, each edition is carefully researched and developed by the SANS Security Awareness team, instructors and community members. Each OUCH! is developed through a rigorous process involving numerous community volunteers, including translators, subject matter experts, and editors.Sign up for the monthly newsletter at sans.org/newsletters/ouch/

In this premier episode of the OUCH! Podcast, we’re diving into account takeovers—how cybercriminals hijack social media accounts, exploit trust, and trick you into sending money.---Host: Lance SpitznerLance Spitzner has over 25 years of security experience in cyber threat research, security architecture, and security culture and training. He played a pivotal role in pioneering the fields of deception and cyber intelligence by creating honeynets and founding the Honeynet Project. Lance has authored three security books, provided consultation services in 20+ countries, and has helped over 350 organizations build security behavior and culture programs to manage their human risk. Lance is both author and instructor for the SANS LDR433: Managing Human Risk and LDR521: Security Culture for Leaders courses. Lance is a frequent speaker and is active in numerous community projects. Prior to his career in information security, Mr. Spitzner served as an armor officer in the Army's Raid Deployment Force and holds an MBA from the University of Illinois.OUCH! is the world's leading, free security awareness newsletter designed for everyone. Published every month in multiple languages, each edition is carefully researched and developed by the SANS Security Awareness team, instructors and community members. Each OUCH! is developed through a rigorous process involving numerous community volunteers, including translators, subject matter experts, and editors.Sign up for the monthly newsletter at sans.org/newsletters/ouch/