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SUMMARY:Tech Wise: A Practical\, Hands-On Cybersafety Series for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Session 1: Spotting Scams & Fraud\n\nRegistration for all six sessions is now full due to high demand. Thank you for your interest. Please keep an eye out for future offerings. \nProgram Overview\nPresented by the KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation\, and in partnership with the Town of Ajax\, this workshop series offers a safe\, friendly\, and practical space to learn essential online safety skills. Each session is interactive\, with real-time practice on your own phone\, tablet\, or laptop\, or you can borrow a device if needed. \n  \n\nSession 1 Breakdown\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nIn Session 1\, you will learn how to recognize the most common scams targeting seniors\, whether they arrive by phone\, email\, text\, or other digital platforms. You’ll explore how scammers package their messages to create urgency or emotion\, and how their real goal is to access your money\, personal information\, or accounts. You’ll also learn to treat links\, attachments\, and unexpected requests with caution. By understanding these red flags — fear\, urgency\, authority\, and money. You’ll build a strong foundation for spotting scams early and staying safe online. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \nWhat makes this program unique:\n\nFraud Prevention Lens: Scam awareness is woven into every session\nAI Awareness Built-In: Learn how artificial intelligence is shaping online scams\, including voice cloning\, fake messages\, and deepfake content\nHands-On Practice: Work directly on your own device\, or borrow one\n#UnHackable Framework: Be Private\, Be Secure\, Be Skeptical\, Be Positive\nFlexible Learning: Attend all six sessions for the full experience\, or drop in for the ones you need most\n\nSession Breakdown: Learning To Become Tech Wise\nSession 1 – Spotting Scams & Fraud: Your First Line of Defense\nLearn how to spot common scams targeting seniors\, including phone fraud\, fake emails\, and suspicious texts. Understand the four scam red flags: fear\, urgency\, authority\, and money. This session builds the foundation; knowing what to look for helps you stop scams before they start. \nIf you believe that you have been a target of fraud\, report the crime to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre. \nSession 2 – Protecting Accounts & Devices: Tools to Keep Hackers Out\nGo beyond passwords. Learn to use password managers\, enable two-factor authentication\, and secure your devices against identity theft. You don’t need to remember everything; use the right tools to lock out threats. \nSession 3 – Safer Email & Messaging: Spot the Tricks\, Protect Your Inbox\nLearn how to identify fake messages\, unsafe attachments\, and spoofed numbers. Get comfortable verifying senders before you click or reply. Every message isn’t what it seems; learn to stay skeptical and safe. \nSession 4 – Safer Browsing & Social Media: Stay Connected\, Stay in Control\nUnderstand privacy settings on Facebook and other platforms\, block unsafe ads\, manage permissions\, and browse more safely. You can enjoy social media without oversharing or putting your information at risk. \nSession 5 – Protecting Your Money & Information: Safe Banking\, Shopping\, and Services\nPractice safe online banking\, recognize fake websites\, and learn how to use secure Wi-Fi for sensitive activities. If money or personal info is involved\, it’s worth taking an extra moment to stay secure. \nSession 6 – Managing Your Digital Assets: Safeguard Your Online Valuables\nYour digital photos\, accounts\, and information matter. Learn how to control your digital footprint\, reduce data collection\, and manage your accounts with tools like asset inventories and legacy planning. Your digital life is valuable; take control and protect what matters. \nWhat You’ll Get\n\nPersonalized\, hands-on support from trained facilitators\nUse of a loaner device\, if needed\nFree printed resources to take home\nAccess to our online CyberSafety Academy for optional self-paced learning with certificates: CybersafetyAcademy.org\nOngoing support via KnowledgeFlow.org and community resources\n\n\nAbout KnowledgeFlow\nKnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation is Canada’s nonprofit leader in community-focused digital safety education. We believe everyone; especially older adults—deserves to feel safe and confident using technology. Our mission is to empower people with practical skills to recognize risks\, protect their information\, and enjoy the digital world without fear. \nThis program is proudly presented in partnership with the Town of Ajax\, supporting seniors in our community with free\, trusted digital safety education.
URL:https://knowledgeflow.org/event/tech-wise-2/
LOCATION:McLean Community Centre – Community Room 2\, 95 Magill Drive\, Ajax\, Ontario\, L1T 4M5\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Tech Wise: A Practical\, Hands-On Cybersafety Series for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Session 2: Safer Protecting Accounts & Devices\n\nRegistration for all six sessions is now full due to high demand. Thank you for your interest. Please keep an eye out for future offerings. \n\nProgram Overview\nPresented by the KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation\, and in partnership with the Town of Ajax\, this workshop series offers a safe\, friendly\, and practical space to learn essential online safety skills. Each session is interactive\, with real-time practice on your own phone\, tablet\, or laptop\, or you can borrow a device if needed. This six-part\, hands-on cybersafety series is designed to help you recognize\, avoid\, and recover from digital threats while confidently using the internet\, email\, apps\, banking\, and more. \n\nSession 2 Breakdown\nIn Session 2\, you will learn how to strengthen your digital security by building safer habits for your accounts\, devices\, and home network. You’ll explore how to create and manage strong passwords\, add extra layers of protection like two-factor authentication\, and stay safe when connecting to the internet. This session will also help you understand how to keep your devices and home network secure\, spot potential risks\, and maintain a safer online environment overall. \n\nSession 2 Tech Wise Interactive Hub\nThrough this page\, you’ll explore practical interactive activities that help older adults strengthen their digital safety skills using real-world scenarios and guided practice. Each activity builds on topics from the session\, allowing you to apply what you’ve learned directly on your own device and grow more confident online. \nAccess Interactive Hub \n\nMaterials\nDownload our tipsheet on Securing Your Network by clicking on the button below. \nDownload Tipsheet \n\nAbout KnowledgeFlow\nKnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation is Canada’s nonprofit leader in community-focused digital safety education. We believe everyone; especially older adults—deserves to feel safe and confident using technology. Our mission is to empower people with practical skills to recognize risks\, protect their information\, and enjoy the digital world without fear. \nThis program is proudly presented in partnership with the Town of Ajax\, supporting seniors in our community with free\, trusted digital safety education.
URL:https://knowledgeflow.org/event/tech-wise-3/
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SUMMARY:Tech Wise: A Practical\, Hands-On Cybersafety Series for Seniors
DESCRIPTION:Session 3: Safer Email & Messaging\n\nRegistration for all six sessions is now full due to high demand. Thank you for your interest. Please keep an eye out for future offerings. \nProgram Overview\nPresented by the KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation\, and in partnership with the Town of Ajax\, this workshop series offers a safe\, friendly\, and practical space to learn essential online safety skills. Each session is interactive\, with real-time practice on your own phone\, tablet\, or laptop\, or you can borrow a device if needed. This six-part\, hands-on cybersafety series is designed to help you recognize\, avoid\, and recover from digital threats while confidently using the internet\, email\, apps\, banking\, and more. \n\nSession 3 Breakdown\nIn this session\, you will learn how to recognize unsafe emails and messages\, spot phishing attempts\, and understand how scammers try to appear legitimate. You will also explore practical steps to protect your information; like checking senders\, previewing links\, and managing privacy and security settings. By the end\, you will be more confident and secure in your everyday email and messaging habits. \nSession 3 Tech Wise Interactive Hub\nThrough this page\, you’ll explore practical interactive activities that help older adults strengthen their digital safety skills using real-world scenarios and guided practice. Each activity builds on topics from the session\, allowing you to apply what you’ve learned directly on your own device and grow more confident online. \nAccess Interactive Hub \n\nMaterials\nDownload our tipsheet on Investment Scams by clicking on the button below. \nDownload Tipsheet \nDownload our tipsheet on Romance Scams by clicking on the button below. \nDownload Tipsheet \n\nAbout KnowledgeFlow\nKnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation is Canada’s nonprofit leader in community-focused digital safety education. We believe everyone; especially older adults—deserves to feel safe and confident using technology. Our mission is to empower people with practical skills to recognize risks\, protect their information\, and enjoy the digital world without fear. \nThis program is proudly presented in partnership with the Town of Ajax\, supporting seniors in our community with free\, trusted digital safety education.
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