Senior Cyber Safety Briefing – August 26, 2025

 

🚨ALERT - Nevada state offices shut down following major “network security incident”

👉Why it matters - A cyberattack forced Nevada to take down phones and online services. This shows how attacks can impact everyday life—like DMV visits or benefit checks.

📣Call to Action - If you or family have business with Nevada state offices, call ahead or delay visits until systems are restored.

🚨ALERT - New CISA guidance on software safety rolls out nationwide

👉Why it matters - Federal agencies and businesses (including health services) are being pushed to disclose what software components they use—like a food label for apps. It means better accountability if your data is at risk.

📣Call to Action - If a provider mentions new “SBOM” security standards, ask what they mean for your privacy—that’s your right.

📈ECONOMY & SECURITY - Experts call for stronger cyber regulations

👉Why it matters - Stricter rules could force companies to handle your Medicare, insurance, or bank data more carefully, reducing leaks.

📣Call to Action - Ask your local reps whether they support tougher cyber laws—and let them know you care about protection.

🔥PRIVACY & BIG TECH - Spotify’s new messaging feature sparks privacy concerns

👉Why it matters - The update might let strangers send you messages, which opens the door to scams or spam.

📣Call to Action - Once available in your region, go to Spotify Settings → Privacy and Social → turn off “Allow messages.”

✅Quick Safety Tip of the Day

Never trust a link in a text or email claiming to be from Medicare, Social Security, or your bank—call the official number on your card instead.

(AI was used to aid in the creation of this article.)

🙋Closing Note

"Stay safe, stay secure, stay curious, and remember my friends—you’re never too old to outsmart a scammer👋"

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