I'm a cybersecurity professional with 30 years in IT and a Master's degree in cybersecurity. Think of me as your personal cyber buddy: someone in your corner to keep you safe online, at no cost.
Millions of seniors face these exact situations every day. Scammers are sophisticated, patient, and cruel — but so are the people who stop them.
Phishing emails are designed to look exactly like real messages from your bank, Medicare, or Amazon. I can teach you how to spot them instantly.
Tech support scams are one of the most common frauds targeting seniors. Microsoft, Apple, and the IRS will never call you out of the blue.
It happens to smart, careful people every day. If you think you've been scammed, contact me right away — there are steps we can take immediately.
Slow performance, strange pop-ups, or unexpected programs can be signs of malware. I can remotely diagnose and clean your computer.
Everything I offer is currently free. My goal is to build trust with the seniors and families in this community before I introduce any paid services down the road.
Plain-language guides on the most common scams, how to spot them, and exactly what to do — written for real people, not tech experts.
Always FreeCall or video chat with me directly. No bots, no call centers. Just a real conversation about your specific situation and concerns.
FreeI can securely connect to your computer from anywhere to diagnose problems, remove malware, or walk you through security settings — all while you watch.
Free for NowFor those who want peace of mind, I can set up and monitor basic security tools on your computer so you're protected around the clock.
Coming SoonThere's no dumb question. If something feels off, if you got a weird email, if your computer is acting strange — reach out. I'll give you an honest answer for free.
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Written in plain English — no tech jargon. These are the most important things I wish every senior knew.
If someone calls you claiming your computer has a virus and offers to fix it remotely — hang up. Legitimate tech companies do not call you out of the blue. This is one of the most common and costly scams targeting seniors.
Government agencies contact you by mail — not by email, not by text, and not by phone demanding immediate payment. If you get a message claiming to be from the government threatening legal action or suspension of benefits, it's a scam.
Before clicking a link in any email, hover your mouse over it without clicking. Look at the bottom of your screen — does the web address look legitimate? Scammers use addresses like "amaz0n-support.com" that look real at a glance but aren't.
If scammers get one password, they try it on every account you have. Use a password manager like Bitwarden (free) to generate and remember unique passwords for every site. You only need to remember one master password.
Two-factor authentication (2FA) means that even if someone steals your password, they still can't get into your account without a second code sent to your phone. Turn it on for your email, bank, and any account with personal information.
Contact your bank immediately if you gave financial information. Change your passwords. Run a malware scan. Report the scam to the FTC at reportfraud.ftc.gov. And contact me — I can help you figure out exactly what happened and what to do next.
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I've spent 30 years in information technology — building computers, designing networks, and eventually rising to Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), the highest cybersecurity role in an organization. I hold a Master's degree in Cybersecurity. This is, genuinely, what I do for a living.
But the work that started CyberBuddy Support happened outside of the office.
Over the years, friends and neighbors started asking me for help. A parent whose computer got locked by ransomware. A neighbor who wired money to someone pretending to be the IRS. A friend's mother who gave her bank details to someone who called claiming to be from Medicare. I helped every one of them — cleaned their machines, walked them through what happened, helped them protect themselves going forward.
What struck me was this: these were smart, careful people. They weren't foolish. They were targeted by professional criminals who spend every day perfecting their craft. The only unfair advantage these scammers had was that their victims didn't know what to look for.
That's fixable. That's why CyberBuddy Support exists.
I built this site for seniors and their families who want straight answers from someone who actually knows what they're talking about — not a phone tree, not a chatbot, and not a company trying to sell you something. Just a real buddy with real expertise, happy to help.
Everything I offer here is currently free. Reach out anytime.
No cost. No pressure.
Whether you have a quick question or something more serious, send me a message. I respond personally — usually within 24 hours.
I know it can feel strange to reach out to someone you don't know about a problem this personal. I get it.
Here's what I want you to know: I'm a real person. I'm not trying to sell you anything. I'm not going to ask for remote access to your computer before you're comfortable. And whatever you tell me stays between us.
If you got scammed, please don't be embarrassed. I've helped smart, careful people who fell for sophisticated fraud — because that's exactly what it is. Sophisticated fraud, run by professionals.
My only goal is to help you understand what happened and how to protect yourself going forward.