Golden Shield Windows App: Beta Testing Complete, Holiday Launch Ahead

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 robust protection our MacOS users have come to trust. The testing has been invaluable, and we're confident that the Windows app will provide comprehensive defense against the most common and financially devastating online scams targeting older adults.

Our Windows application features the same AI-powered protection that passively scans websites against thousands of known phishing links, blocks remote access attempts, and identifies gift card schemes—all without tracking search history or slowing down your computer.

A Critical Time for Online Safety

This launch couldn't come at a more crucial time. The holiday season, particularly around Cyber Monday and through December, represents the most dangerous period of the year for online scams targeting seniors.

The statistics are sobering:

• Elder fraud complaints increased by 14% in 2023, with associated losses rising by about 11%

• In 2024, seniors over 60 reported $4.885 billion in losses from 147,127 complaints—a 46% increase in complaints and 43% increase in losses from the previous year

• During the holiday season, scams targeting older adults significantly increase, with one region reporting more than 4,600 victims and over $325 million in losses since 2020

• Phishing attacks referencing Black Friday and Cyber Monday jumped 692% during the shopping season

  
  

Why Seniors Are Targeted During the Holidays

The holiday season creates a perfect storm for cybercriminals. Increased spending during the holidays is the driving force behind why more scams occur during this season, with everyone becoming more vulnerable due to the holiday spirit and increased trust.

Older adults face particular risk because they often have retirement savings and own homes, making them attractive targets. The emotional manipulation tactics scammers use during the holidays—urgency around gift buying, charitable giving, and family obligations—are designed to bypass critical thinking and prompt quick action.

This Cyber Monday: Stay Vigilant

As millions of Americans shop online this Cyber Monday, please keep these safety tips in mind:

Watch for Warning Signs:

• Unsolicited emails or texts about package deliveries

• Pop-up messages claiming computer problems

• Websites with slightly misspelled URLs

• Deals that seem too good to be true

• Requests for payment via gift cards or wire transfers

Protect Yourself:

• Shop only on secure websites (look for HTTPS in the URL)

• Go directly to retailer websites rather than clicking on email or text links

• Never provide personal information in response to unsolicited messages

• Take your time—resist pressure to act quickly

• Use credit cards for better fraud protection

  
  

Peace of Mind for Your Family

At Golden Shield Protection, we understand that online safety isn't just about software—it's about protecting independence, dignity, and the financial security that took a lifetime to build. With our Windows app launching this December, more families will have access to the tools they need to stay protected during the holidays and beyond.

Our mission remains unchanged: to be a trusted partner helping older adults identify and stop online scams, providing peace of mind for the whole family.

Coming Soon

The Windows version of Golden Shield will be available for download in December 2025. Current MacOS users have praised the software for its unobtrusive p

rotection and ease of use, and we're bringing that same experience to Windows users.

If you need help installing the MacOS version or want to learn more about Golden Shield before the Windows launch, schedule a free 30-minute consultation with our founders through our website at www.goldenshieldprotection.com.

Stay safe this holiday season. With Golden Shield Protection, you're never alone in the fight against online scams.