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Stay Protected This Cyber Monday and Throughout the Holiday Shopping Season We're excited to share an important update from Golden Shield Protection: After two months of intensive beta testing, our Windows application is on track for its December 2025 release, just in time for the holiday season when online protection matters most. Beta Testing Success Throughout October and November, our team has helped to refine the Windows version of Golden Shield to deliver the same robus

Three lifelong friends—Wes Clark, Nicholas Chimicles, and Andrew Kichline—watched their own grandparents struggle to navigate an increasingly dangerous digital world. Scam calls, phishing emails, and fraudulent websites became constant threats, and the friends realized that they couldn't always be there to protect their loved ones. Graduates of The Haverford School, the friends grew up in the early 2000's where scams weren't nearly as elaborate. The story of parents and grand

Today, I'm proud to introduce Golden Shield Protection. Over the past few years, my co-founders Nick Chimicles, Andrew Kichline, and I watched our grandparents face the same struggle: navigating an internet designed to deceive them. The constant "Is this a scam?" phone calls. The anxiety before every online purchase. The fear of one wrong click draining their savings. In 2024 alone, older Americans lost $3.1 billion to online scams. Behind every statistic is a grandparent who

Online scams aimed at older Americans have reached alarming new heights in 2025. With the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), criminals no longer rely on crude emails or obvious scams—they now use AI-powered voice cloning, deepfake impersonations, and personalized phishing  to target seniors with astonishing realism. According to recent reports from the Federal Trade Commission and FBI, more than $1 billion has been stolen from adults 60 and older  since 2024 alone as scamm

We’re thrilled to share a major update as Golden Shield moves toward our official November launch . After months of development and testing, our team has achieved a breakthrough that makes protecting yourself — or your loved ones — from online scams easier than ever. Our online elderly scam prevention  tool is now fully integrated. Instead of installing multiple components, users can now access both the desktop app and browser extension  in one seamless download. This all-in-

The new Golden Shield Login View The Golden Shield  team is excited to announce that we’re nearing our official launch this November  — and the energy behind the scenes has never been stronger. Every Sunday, our co-founders Wes, Nick, and Andrew  meet to discuss product updates, user feedback, and new ways to make online protection even easier for older adults. Tonight, Andrew walked us through the latest upgrades to the Golden Shield application — showing off a cleaner, smar

We’re excited to share the latest improvements to the Golden Shield Protection Browser Extension , all designed to make your online experience safer, smoother, and easier to use. 🔍 Smarter Scanning (Now Gift Card Friendly) Your browser will now skip unnecessary scans for gift card purchases  across the top 150 verified retail websites. This means fewer interruptions and a faster checkout experience — while still keeping you protected everywhere else. ⚡ Streamlined Sign-Up an

In today's digital world, staying safe online is more important than ever, especially for our elders. With the rise of technology, many seniors are using the internet for shopping, socializing, and accessing information. However, this also opens the door to various online scams and frauds. It is crucial to equip our elders with the knowledge and tools they need to navigate the online landscape safely. In this blog post, we will explore practical tips and strategies to help se