Seniors securely connected to the internet

“I’ve always said we’re born prematurely.” Mari Luz, 86, knows enough about new technologies and is therefore participating in one of the workshops organized by Orange in Alicante as part of the program. “The Elders are Connected”Where people over 65 are taught the basic concepts of learning how to use their mobile phone and how to use it safely. “You’re always learning something,” says Mari Luz. AlertCops appallows you to ask for help directly. State Security Forces and Corps.

From this free workshop held at the Orange store on Avenida de Maisonnave, both this woman and her colleagues were unaware of the app until yesterday, and after a talk by the National Police, the first thing they did was download the app. related phone devices.mobile.

“The Great Security Plan”

For about an hour, a police officer from the Mission Citizen Engagement of Alicante National Police He explained to them the recommendations contained in the “Great Security Plan” to avoid victims of crime, but with particular focus on the risks and dangers that exist on the Internet. The aim is that they do not become victims of crime or become perpetrators of any crime unintentionally at the push of a button. The “Seguro con tu móvil” conference, organized by the National Police and Orange, was held this Tuesday to coincide with the International Day of Information Security.

The agent made it clear to the participants that the use of the internet and social networks was necessary, but warned them to be careful. be careful and don’t trust. “Internet use is like a car. If you use it unknowingly, you will end up in an accident,” says this national police officer.

One of the issues affected by this agent is don’t trust calls Received from an unknown number. Do not join them, advises. The most committed crime over the Internet is fraud, and many of these anonymous calls and messages to both mobile phones and computers attempt to access victims’ personal data in order to later commit crimes such as opening bank accounts. in your name.

secure passwords

The need for a secure password update software number of phones and installation anti virus These are other tips offered by the Police to these people from Alicante who are working to bridge the generational digital divide.

This creative workshop is held at Orange every two weeks, and the profile of seniors attending is mobile phone users who “have little idea of ​​their use or have changed their phones and want to learn about the benefits of new smartphones.” , according to one of the directors of this formation.

These training workshops are free and are taught face-to-face for anyone who wants to, whether they are an Orange customer or not. Meet with technology in always dynamic, enjoyable and above all practical sessions. In addition to this collaboration with the National Police, Orange is running workshops on digital security at other stores where it is developing the Connected Seniors program.

doubts

According to the police, the aim is “to instruct, accompany and resolve your doubts regarding the use of mobile phones and technology in general, by learning from the most basic concepts (how to access the calendar or send messages) to more complex functions”manage your medical appointments from homedo your business with the tax office or send your grandchildren digital money for their birthdays)”.

Orange has already taught 400 workshops It reached more than 2,000 people in its stores in Spain. Patricia AcostaResponsible for Sustainability and Digital Equity at Orange, “these results encourage us to continue working on our purpose of accompanying seniors to overcome the limitations that the disappearance of local face-to-face services can cause.” To register, those interested just need to access the link. https://quedacontuexperto.orange.es/lista-talleres and search for the session closest to your home.