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Digital Security Crucial for Longevity, Expert Says
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Digital Security Crucial for Longevity, Expert Says

From Delfi · () Lithuanian

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • An expert warns that the increasing integration of physical and digital lives makes digital security crucial for longevity and autonomy.
  • The expert highlights the rise of cybercrime as an industrialized service, posing financial and emotional risks.
  • She advocates for proactive digital life management to protect against threats and ensure well-being in an increasingly connected future.

Vilnius, Lithuania – As our lives become increasingly intertwined with the digital world, safeguarding our online presence is becoming as vital as protecting our physical health for long-term well-being and autonomy, according to expert S. Triboni.

If I want to live longer, preserve freedom and peace, I have to know how to protect myself.

— S. TriboniExplaining her motivation for focusing on digital security.

Triboni, who co-authored a book on digital threats, emphasizes that individuals must consciously learn to navigate the digital age to maintain freedom and peace of mind. "If I want to live longer, preserve freedom and peace, I have to know how to protect myself," she stated at the LOGIN conference.

This understanding led her to develop the concept of "intentional longevity," which involves managing one's digital life to prevent becoming a victim of cybercrime. With nearly two billion people expected to be part of the "longevity generation" by 2050, this digitally interconnected group will be more vulnerable than ever.

Our life is no longer just biological, so we have to start thinking about it now.

— S. TriboniHighlighting the increasing importance of digital well-being for future generations.

"Our life is no longer just biological, so we have to start thinking about it now," Triboni urged. She noted that digital vulnerability can lead to severe emotional consequences, not just financial losses, underscoring the importance of discussing safe online behavior with family and friends.

The industrialization of cybercrime is brutal.

— S. TriboniDescribing the organized nature of modern cyber threats.

Cybercrime itself has evolved into a sophisticated industry, where services like ransomware attacks can be purchased. "The industrialization of cybercrime is brutal," Triboni explained, noting that criminals can now buy access to victim data or launder money as a service. This trend, coupled with the increasing use of emotional manipulation in scams, makes digital self-defense a critical skill for maintaining independence and emotional security in older age.

Criminals can now buy access to victim data or launder money as a service.

— S. TriboniIllustrating how cybercrime has become a service-based industry.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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