Senior Cyber Safety Briefing – September 5, 2025
Cybersecurity researchers warn of a sharp rise in Stealerium malware attacks. This insidious software quietly steals browser credentials, crypto wallets, Wi‑Fi profiles, and even takes desktop screenshots or webcam images—often under the guise of educational tools.
Why it matters – If you're a senior using email, web browsing, or any online services, Stealerium could give criminals access to your accounts and private photos—then blackmail you.
Call to Action – Never open unsolicited email attachments or download programs unless you’re absolutely sure what they are. And regularly check for unfamiliar devices or apps on your system.
🧠 MUST‑READ – New York Sets the Bar for Utility Cyber Protection
New York unveiled a comprehensive cybersecurity plan for water utilities, including required risk assessments, active network monitoring, incident response strategies, and staff training—with a $2.5 million grant to support smaller providers.
Why it matters – Water systems are critical infrastructure—even local seniors depend on them for safe drinking water and daily living. Strong protections help ensure these systems stay online and reliable.
Call to Action – Contact your local utility to ask what cybersecurity measures they have in place; if they don’t know, perhaps suggest they look to New York as an example.
🧠 MUST‑READ – September’s Patch Tuesday Forecast: Stay Patching
Experts at Ivanti outline that this month’s Patch Tuesday is expected to include critical fixes—especially for enterprise systems like SAP S/4HANA, plus emerging threats against AI agents.
Why it matters – While these updates are mostly for businesses, if you use any connected services—like banking apps or health portals—exploits against those back-end systems can impact your safety as well.
Call to Action – If you rely on any app or service, make sure it’s set to update automatically—or reach out to the provider to verify they’re applying updates promptly.
Quick Safety Tip of the Day
Use a trusted password manager—this helps keep your passwords secure, unique, and makes it easier to avoid password reuse across accounts.
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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(AI was used to aid in the creation of this article.)
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