Cyber Security for All SeniorsBy Susana
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Cyber Security for All Seniors book cover by Susana Pentland, showing a smiling older couple at a laptop and phone
A book written for you, not at you

You don't need to be a tech expert to stay safe online.

Cyber Security for All Seniors turns confusing warnings into confidence, one clear chapter at a time. No jargon. No scare tactics. Just plain English, real examples, and steps you can actually use.

Available worldwide as paperback and ebook (Amazon / Kindle).

Can you spot the scam?

Tap each highlighted phrase in this real-style text message. This is the exact kind of breakdown you'll find in every chapter.

Text message from "Your Bank"

We've noticed . To keep your account safe, : . Reply STOP to opt out.

Flag 1: Vague urgency. Real banks describe the actual issue. "Unusual activity" with no detail is designed to worry you before you think it through.
Flag 2: A false deadline. Words like "now" or "immediately" push you to react fast, before you've had a chance to check if the message is even real.
Flag 3: A hidden link. Shortened links hide the real website behind them. Your bank will never ask you to click a mystery link to "verify" your account.

Chapter 3 walks through this exact message, line by line, and shows what to do instead.

What's inside

Twelve short chapters, each one built around a single situation you're likely to run into, not a lecture on how the internet works.

01

The Phone Call That Isn't Who It Says

Spotting fake tech support and impersonation calls.

02

Emails and Texts That Trick You

Phishing messages, decoded in plain English.

03

Reading a Suspicious Message

A line-by-line method you can use on anything that lands in your inbox.

04

Keeping Your Online Banking Safe

What your bank will (and will never) ask you to do.

05

Passwords, Made Simple

A system you'll actually remember, without writing them on paper.

06

Social Media and Your Privacy

Who can really see what you post, and how to fix it in minutes.

07

The "Grandparent" Scam

Why it works, and the one question that stops it cold.

08

Romance and Relationship Scams

Recognizing manipulation before money changes hands.

09

Shopping Online Without the Worry

Telling a real store from a fake one.

10

Video Calls With Family, Safely

Zoom, FaceTime, and avoiding "tech support" impostors.

11

If It's Already Happened

The exact steps to take if you've been scammed: no shame, just action.

12

Talking About It With Your Family

How to bring this up with adult children without feeling talked down to.

Written differently, on purpose

Most cybersecurity advice is written by technologists, for technologists. This book was written the other way around.

Most cybersecurity books

"Enable multi-factor authentication and audit your OAuth token permissions to mitigate credential-stuffing exposure across your endpoint ecosystem."

Cyber Security for All Seniors

"Add a second lock to your accounts: a text message code your bank sends you. Here's exactly how to turn it on, in three steps."

Portrait of Susana, author of Cyber Security for All Seniors

Meet Susana

Susana writes cybersecurity and digital safety guides that translate complex online threats into language everyday readers can actually use, for seniors, for children, and for the families connecting the two generations.

This book grew out of a simple observation: most online safety advice either talks down to older readers or buries them in jargon. Cyber Security for All Seniors is written to do neither: it treats readers as capable adults who just need the confusing parts explained clearly.

Protecting the whole family? Susana's companion book, Cyber Security for All Kids, covers the same real-world threats for younger readers: a natural pairing for grandparents and grandkids alike.

Meet Susana in person

Free talks and workshops at libraries and community centers. Everyone welcome, no tech experience required.

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Common questions

Do I need to be good with computers to understand this book?
Not at all. That's the whole point of the book. Every chapter starts from zero and explains things in plain, everyday language, with no prior tech knowledge assumed.
Do I need a Kindle device to read the ebook?
No. The free Kindle app works on phones, tablets, and computers, so you can read the ebook without owning a Kindle device.
Can I buy this as a gift for a parent or grandparent?
Yes, many readers buy the paperback specifically as a gift. Amazon also allows gift orders shipped directly to the recipient.
Is there a large-print edition?
The paperback is formatted with generous font sizes and spacing for easy reading. Check the current listing for large-print edition availability.
Does the book cover social media and video call safety?
Yes, chapters 6 and 10 cover social media privacy settings and staying safe on video calls with family, including how to spot fake "tech support" during a call.