Senior Cyber Safety Briefing – November 18, 2025

🚨ALERT – Google issues urgent patch for actively exploited Chrome V8 zero‑day
👉Why it matters – Google Chrome fixed a serious flaw (CVE‑2025‑13223) that hackers are already using. Since most seniors use Chrome for web browsing, leaving it un‑updated even for a few days can give attackers a direct path to your computer. The Hacker News
📣Call to Action – Open Chrome, go to Help → About Chrome, and install the update right now.

🚨ALERT – Critical vulnerabilities in Fortinet FortiWeb appliances get silently patched
👉Why it matters – Two major flaws (including CVE‑2025‑64446) in Fortinet’s FortiWeb devices were silently patched after being actively exploited. Many organizations use these devices to protect websites. If you visit or rely on any business that uses them, your data could be at risk. CSO Online
📣Call to Action – When using online services, choose those that show HTTPS and strong security. For your home router or network gear, check for firmware updates and enable automatic updates if possible.

📈ECONOMY & SECURITY – Microsoft warns Windows 10 users: emergency update required
👉Why it matters – Microsoft Windows 10 still receiving “extended security updates” after end‑of‑life, but an out‑of‑band patch (KB5072653) is now required. Seniors using older Windows machines are particularly vulnerable if they ignore these urgent updates. Forbes
📣Call to Action – Run Windows Update (Settings → Update & Security) and install all pending updates. If your PC won’t update any more, consider upgrading or replace it for security.

🧠INFORMATION & TRENDS – Nebraska AG’s lawsuit over massive healthcare data breach moves forward
👉Why it matters – Change Healthcare is part of a breach that affected nearly 193 million people. Legal action now is advancing. Seniors rely heavily on healthcare services, so exposure of health or insurance data puts your identity at major risk. The HIPAA Journal
📣Call to Action – Check whether your data was involved (visit HHS breach portal) and enroll in any free credit monitoring or identity‑theft services offered.

💡OPPORTUNITY – Patch your devices this week and turn upkeep into a routine habit
👉Why it matters – Keeping software updated is one of the simplest and most effective defenses against cyber‑scams and attacks, especially for seniors who may not reset devices often.
📣Call to Action – Pick one morning this week to update your computer, phone, tablet, and internet‑connected TV. Make it a monthly habit and you’re ahead of most attackers.

✅Quick Safety Tip of the Day
Use a single trusted browser (like Chrome or Edge) and keep it updated – doing anything else just adds new ways for scammers to sneak in.

(ChatGPT was used to help create this article.)

🙋Closing Note

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