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Older Adults Face Rising Online Risks Amid Increased Internet Use
10/25/2025
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Story summary
- The UK Office for National Statistics reports that people over 70 spend substantial time online, second only to those in their 20s.
- This trend correlates with increased internet radicalization among older adults, as shown by Andrew Leak, 66, who firebombed a migrant center after sharing extremist content online.
- Romance scams targeting people over 55 rose 52%, with experts warning that the elderly remain online vulnerable.
