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They trust tech — and still stay away. A surprising paradox is keeping many older adults offline.
Smartphones offer convenience, but for many older adults, they also trigger deep concern. A March 2025 study by Patrik Pucer, Boštjan Žvanut, and Simon Vrhovec in the International Journal of Information Security found that fear of cyberattacks significantly reduces smartphone adoption among people aged 65 and up, even when they recognize the benefits of mobile tools. Many older adults worry…
