Cybersecurity Challenges for the Elderly: Vulnerabilities and Risks
inforesearchPeer-Reviewed
security
Source: IEEE Xplore (Security & AI Journals)December 22, 2025
Summary
Elderly people are increasingly using digital technology for communication and information access, but their limited cybersecurity knowledge makes them attractive targets for cybercriminals. The article examines common cybercrimes targeting seniors, the specific vulnerabilities that put them at risk, and existing approaches to reduce these dangers.
Classification
Attack SophisticationModerate
Original source: http://ieeexplore.ieee.org/document/11311407
First tracked: February 14, 2026 at 03:12 AM
Classified by LLM (prompt v3) · confidence: 95%