25 September 2025
In 2025, everything is now done online and navigating the internet safely is important for everyone. For visually impaired internet users, it’s especially important. Learning about staying safe online for visually impaired people is a great way to use the internet with confidence. Following a few simple steps can help protect your personal data and keep you safe from scams.
It is important to remember these tips when you go online. Always use a strong password for your accounts. A password manager can help with this. Password managers create and store very complex passwords so that you only need to remember one master password to access the password manager. They are often accessible with screen readers. A great example of a popular, accessible password manager is 1Password. It offers features that integrate well with assistive technology, making it easier to manage all your passwords.
Keeping your devices updated is a very easy way to stay secure, as updates fix known security problems and add new features to keep you safe. Therefore, always say yes to software updates. This includes updates for your phone, computer, and web browser. You can check out our article on iOS 26 Accessibility Features ahead of Apple’s latest update.
nabling two-factor authentication (2FA) is also a very good idea, as it adds an extra layer of security that requires a second step to sign in, such as a code sent to your phone. Most popular services offer this feature. For visually impaired users, authenticator apps that generate these codes are often a great solution. A useful, accessible example of this is Google Authenticator (App Store – Apple, Play Store – Android ) which is also designed to work smoothly with screen readers.
Online scams are a serious concern, and it is crucial to be aware of them. Phishing scams, for example, try to trick you by using emails or text messages that look official and seem real. You must be very careful with any messages that ask you for personal details. As an example, your bank will never ask for your PIN or password.
Always look for a website’s security symbol, which is a small padlock icon in the address bar, as it shows that the website is secure. This can be found by clicking the “view Page Information” button to the left of the address bar (the two lines with circles). The top option under the website name is the websites security. It should say “Connection is Secure”.
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Source: My Vision