Modern browsers display security warnings when they detect potential threats. Seniors should pay attention to these warnings and avoid proceeding to sites flagged as dangerous.
If you see a red warning about phishing or malware, close the page immediately and run a security scan on your device to ensure nothing was downloaded in the background.
Learn the difference between a standard certificate warning (expired or invalid SSL) and a phishing warning. When in doubt, do not continue to the website.
For legitimate sites that display warnings, contact the organization through a trusted phone number or link to confirm there isn’t an issue before proceeding.
