I use Signal on both my laptop and my phone, it's pretty handy to be able to get the messages everywhere.


Adam Becker (he/him)
Director, Application Development & Integration
UO Libraries

On Sat, Jul 19, 2025 at 7:23 AM, charles meyer <[log in to unmask]<mailto:[log in to unmask]>> wrote:

Adam - Thank you so much for sharing 2025 Cybersecurity Guide for Seniors. We'll share that with our patrons. It's a FT job just to remain current with Tech security along with all the tech we should be using or cna use to better our lives that it's daunting for those who can't spend that time or grew up in an era where mainframe computers filled a room.

Many depend on their kids or nieces but they have their own lives so many seasoned citizens have few options in smaller geographic areas without access to a major university who may be geared to their students and alumni.

Thank you also for sharing for what purposes you use Signal. There tends to be sharing of tech without the particular reason that person recommending them uses them for or when it would be inadvisable.

Adam - do you use Signal on both your laptop and cell? If not, Im curious why not? I so appreciate you sharing your insights

Cason - you underscore a concern. Many of those who've fallen victim to scams, ID theft and economic crimes have done so on Facebook and Instagram. It wasn't reassuring when Zuckerberg testified before the US Senate hearing without sharing any additional measures they would take to make users more secure. I wasn't expecting details so the nefarious could prepare but he exhibited a kind of laissez-faire or caveat emptor cavalier attitude knowing so many have fallen prey.

Thank you,

Charles.

Charlotte County Public Library