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A matter of life and death:
Protect your family’s medical data from hackers Cyber-Seniors Cybersecurity Playlist In 2022, over 21 million people’s data was exposed in just 11 large healthcare data breaches. Criminals hiding behind screens […]
GCC to Present Intergenerational Film Festival Showcasing Cyber-Seniors Program
By BusinessWest Staff April 10, 2026 GREENFIELD — Greenfield Community College (GCC) will culminate this year’s Cyber-Seniors program with an inspiring Intergenerational Film Festival featuring original short films created by local youth and […]
Online resources help seniors stay safe from scams in Chemung County
by Ebony Lewis ELMIRA, N.Y. (WETM) — The Chemung County Department of Aging is working to ensure that all residents, especially older adults, have the resources to use technology safely […]
Simple Tools to Record Your Life Story
Presented by the NextGen Story team, this session explores why recording life stories is so meaningful and demonstrates how tools like Microsoft Word and Google Docs (including microphone/voice typing features) […]
Scam Calls & Texts What to do
In this session, our teen tech mentors will explain how to recognize scam phone calls and text messages, what warning signs to watch for, and how to respond safely. Your […]
Spotting Fake Websites & Pop Ups
In this session, our teen tech mentors will show you how to recognize fake websites, misleading pop-ups, and urgent warnings, and explain what to do if one appears on your […]
Tracking Packages & Delivery Scams
In this session, our teen tech mentors will show you how to track packages safely using official delivery websites or apps, explain common delivery scams, and share tips to avoid […]
Online Banking Made Easy
In this session, our teen tech mentors will walk you through common online banking tasks, such as checking balances, paying bills, and depositing cheques, while sharing simple tips to help […]
How to Look Up Health Information Online Safely
In this session, our teen tech mentors will show you how to look up health and medication information online safely, identify trustworthy websites, and use simple tips to check whether […]
Most Recent Cybersecurity Blogs
Scam Calls & Texts What to do
In this session, our teen tech mentors will explain how to recognize scam phone calls and text messages, what warning signs to watch for, and how to respond safely. Your […]
Spotting Fake Websites & Pop Ups
In this session, our teen tech mentors will show you how to recognize fake websites, misleading pop-ups, and urgent warnings, and explain what to do if one appears on your […]
Tracking Packages & Delivery Scams
In this session, our teen tech mentors will show you how to track packages safely using official delivery websites or apps, explain common delivery scams, and share tips to avoid […]
How to Look Up Health Information Online Safely
In this session, our teen tech mentors will show you how to look up health and medication information online safely, identify trustworthy websites, and use simple tips to check whether […]
Which Sign-In Option Is Best for You?
In this session, our teen tech mentors will compare different sign-in options- including passwords, password managers, passkeys, and two-step sign-in- to help you decide what works best for you. Your […]
Understanding Digital Tracking
In this session, our teen tech mentors will explain how digital tracking works, what information is collected, and how to manage your privacy online. Your participation helps us continue connecting […]
Two-Step Sign-In Explained
In this session, our teen tech mentors will explain two-step sign-in using examples like text message codes, Google Authenticator, and Microsoft Authenticator, and show how they protect your accounts. Your […]
How to Spot Relationship Scams
In Cyber-Seniors’ February Cybersecurity Webinar, we explore the most common relationship scams targeting older adults, including romance scams and grandparent scams. Learn how these scams work, the warning signs to […]
Most Popular Cybersecurity Blogs
How to keep your Facebook account safe from hackers?
In this session, our teen tech mentors will explore how to change Facebook password, log out other devices from Facebook account and set up 2-step verification.
Watch out for scammers pulling at your heartstrings
Millions of people of all ages use dating apps and sites every day to build romantic connections. But unfortunately, those looking for love are not the only ones online dating. […]
A matter of life and death:
Protect your family’s medical data from hackers Cyber-Seniors Cybersecurity Playlist In 2022, over 21 million people’s data was exposed in just 11 large healthcare data breaches. Criminals hiding behind screens […]
Cybersecurity with Robin Saunders -What is Phishing, Smishing & Vishing
Do you have an email account or smart phone? The large amount of data that you store on your personal devices makes you vulnerable to cyber criminals who are always […]
It’s Tax Time! How to avoid scams and identity theft before the filing deadline
In 2022, the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) identified nearly $6 billion in tax fraud, with more than 100,000 employment or tax-related identity theft reports to the U.S. Federal Trade […]
How to prevent scamming online
Learn essential strategies to protect yourself online! In this webinar, our teen tech mentors will show you how to identify phishing attempts, secure your personal information, and recognize common scamming […]
Phishing: How to Avoid Cyber Attacks
During this Cyber-Seniors webinar, our teen tech mentors discuss phishing, a common form of cyber hacking, and how to recognize it and avoid getting scammed. If you enjoyed this video, […]
Misinformation and Older Populations
🔸 This webinar is sponsored by Newsguard 🔸 Join experts and journalists from NewsGuard to learn how misinformation spreads online and what you can do to protect yourself and loved […]