Central Victorian Seniors are more tech-savvy than many believe but they still harbour concerns about scams and cyber safety, according to a local aged care provider.
The Digital Inclusion report by Benetas found that 17% of local seniors have fallen victim to a scam.
Elyssia Clark from Benetas says local seniors are embracing technology in their daily lives and seeking more knowledge and support to stay safe online.
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The Benetas Digital Inclusion & Cyber Safety Among Australian Seniors Research Study also found:
- Eight in ten older Australians describe technology as important in helping them keep in touch with family and friends
- Using videos calls (48%) to make or receive calls has overtaken use of landlines (45%), but mobile phones are well in front at 94%
- 50% of older Australians use social media daily
- 76% of women and 62% of men are on social media
- Only 10% are very confident in their ability to stay safe online.
- However, only 39% change their passwords regularly and just 10% of people surveyed had received any cyber safety training
- 55% of older Australians say they would like to improve their knowledge further so they can do more things online
- Strong interest in cyber safety training with keys areas being learning more about avoiding online scams (58%), how to recognise phishing emails or texts (49%), safe online banking practices (45%) and password security (40%)
Benetas has local aged care facilities in Eaglehawk and Kangaroo Flat.
