Spotting cyberthreats: a guide for blind and low-vision users | Kaspersky official blog
Complete protection for your devices, online privacy & identity Combines security, performance & privacy features in one app Enhanced protection with device performance booster We’re diving into how the Be My Eyes app helps blind and low-vision users, checking if it’s actually effective at spotting cyberthreats, and sharing essential safety tips for the visually impaired community. In 2023, Tim Utzig, a blind student from Baltimore, lost a thousand dollars to a laptop scam on X. Tim had been a long-time follower of a well-known sports journalist. When that journalist’s account started posting about a “charity sale” of brand-new MacBook Pros, Tim jumped at the chance to get a deal on a laptop he needed for his studies. After a few quick messages, he sent over the money. Unfortunately, the journalist’s account had been hacked, and Tim’s cash went straight to scammers. The red flags were st
Source: https://www.kaspersky.com/blog/be-my-eyes-ai-safety-for-visually-impaired/55611/
