Researchers aim to boost digital literacy skills of populations vulnerable to scams

Senior citizens and minority communities are the most common targets for online scams such as phishing and identity theft. These groups stand to benefit the most from digital literacy, yet they often have the lowest levels of knowledge in these areas, and educational programs are rarely suited to their needs. University of Kansas researchers have tested a program to find out what these adults need in terms of digital literacy and how to teach them those skills.