PCMagDec 22, 2022
Even the FBI is recommending users install an ad blocker to help them avoid online scams. https://www.pcmag.com/news/fbi-recommends-installing-an-ad-blocker-to-dodge-scammers
FBI Recommends Installing An Ad Blocker To Dodge Scammers

The agency issued the advice while warning about cybercriminals using search engine ads to target unsuspecting victims.

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Show threadEric DannewitzDec 22, 2022
@PCMag everyone should. It gets rid of YouTube ads and makes live better on the next
Show threadBC Holmes
@ericdano @PCMag More than that: make sure that all your elderly relatives have adblockers on their computers.
Dec 22, 2022 at 6:37pmWeb
Show threadEric DannewitzDec 22, 2022
@bcholmes @PCMag What I had to do for my older parent, is basically lock down Safari. And put parental access controls on it. And changed her computer password to something she doesn't know.