Using the Internet Safely For Seniors

➟ Search terms:Choosing certain search words or

phrases can also place you at risk. For searches that

included the word free,14 percent of the results led to

disreputable or fraudulent sites, according to a

McAfee study. The problems people encounter

include hidden fees; misleading billing practices;

charges for software that would be free from other

sources; changes to your Windows registry settings;

the delivery of spyware, adware, and so on; and mis-

use of your e-mail information to send hundreds of

spam e-mails to unsuspecting users who think the

e-mail is coming from you.

Figure 4-17

Sponsored ads can be more dangerous

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Part II: Using the Internet While Dodging the Risk