Senior Cyber Safety Briefing – October 20, 2025
🚨ALERT – Major Amazon Web Services Outage Disrupts Multiple Platforms 👉Why it matters - A global cloud-service outage hit banking apps, trading platforms, smart home devices and popular apps — seniors relying on online banking, telehealth, smart home or VPNs could have been unknowingly impacted. Business Insider +2 AP News +2 📣Call to Action - Pause sensitive online transactions, verify account activity, and use alternative access (e.g., phone) if you spot issues. 📈ECONOMY & SECURITY – F5 Networks Supply-Chain Hack Raises Broad Risk 👉Why it matters - A long-running breach at this major networking vendor exposes technology used by banks, health systems and infrastructure — older adults are especially vulnerable as these systems support trusted services. Reuters +1 📣Call to Action - Ask your provider or bank whether they use F5 equipment and ensure you have up-to-date software and multifactor access set. 🔥PRIVACY & BIG TECH – Seniors & Smart Devices: A Cloud Risk S...