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SUMMARY:Social Media Kindness Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:# Social Media Kindness Day 😆😎🤩\nImagine you’re scrolling through your social media feed\, and instead of the usual mix of complaints and heated debates\, you see an outpouring of positivity. People are sharing encouraging messages\, celebrating others’ achievements\, and posting random acts of kindness. Your notifications pop up with unexpected compliments from friends\, and your mood instantly lifts. This is the impact Social Media Kindness Day aims to create—a break from the noise and negativity\, where for one day\, everyone comes together to spread positivity and kindness. \n  \nWhat is Social Media Kindness Day?\nSocial Media Kindness Day is a celebration dedicated to promoting positivity\, compassion\, and respect across all online platforms. In a digital world where negativity and cyberbullying can spread quickly\, this day serves as a reminder of the power that kind words and actions can have in transforming virtual spaces. By encouraging users to share positive messages\, support others\, and foster respectful interactions\, Social Media Kindness Day aims to make the online environment a more welcoming and uplifting space for everyone. Social Media Kindness Day takes place every year on November 9th. \nHow Can I Celebrate Social Media Kindness Day?\nThere are many ways to celebrate Social Media Kindness Day. We offer six key ways to celebrate and share kindness during Social Media Kindness Day: \n1. Share Positive Messages 😊\nPost uplifting quotes\, kind words\, or messages of encouragement. You could create custom graphics\, share your favourite positive sayings\, or write a heartfelt note to inspire your followers. These small acts can help create a ripple effect of positivity across social platforms. \n2. Leave Supportive Comments 🙌🏽\nTake time to comment on others’ posts with genuine compliments\, words of appreciation\, or encouragement. This simple action not only brightens someone’s day but also builds a more compassionate community. Whether it’s celebrating someone’s achievement or offering support during tough times\, your kind words matter. \n3. Highlight Acts of Kindness 🐶\nUse your platform to showcase stories of kindness. Whether it’s a charitable initiative\, a community project\, or an individual’s kind gesture\, sharing these stories can inspire others to act kindly. You could tag the people involved or start a thread encouraging others to share their own kindness stories. \n4. Send Personal Messages 💞\nSometimes\, the most meaningful interactions happen privately. Send direct messages to friends\, family\, or even acquaintances\, letting them know you appreciate them. Whether it’s catching up\, offering support\, or simply saying thank you\, these messages can strengthen relationships and spread positivity. \n5. Avoid Negativity 🙅🏽‍♀️\nSocial media can often be a breeding ground for negativity or divisive arguments. On this day\, make a conscious effort to avoid engaging in negative discussions or posts. Instead\, focus on positive and respectful dialogue\, and if needed\, use the block or mute features to curate a more positive feed. \n6. Create and Share Kindness Challenges ✏️\nStart a social media kindness challenge\, encouraging others to take small actions like complimenting someone\, donating to a cause\, or sharing an uplifting story. Use hashtags to spread the challenge and invite others to participate\, making kindness a fun\, collective activity. \nBy engaging in these actions\, you contribute to a more supportive and caring online community\, helping to reduce negativity and promote kindness year-round. \n  \nNow that you know how to spread kindness on social media\, use this Social Media Kindness Day to share what you’ve learned to help others stay well-informed and increase their awareness. Encourage others to take part in the event and contribute to sharing these tips!  \n  \nCheck Our Resources For More Information\n\nYour Ultimate Cybersafety Library – Essential Resources | Your Ultimate Cybersafety Library (knowledgeflow.org)\nCybersafety Academy | KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation\n\nCybersafety Academy Course: Charting your Course – A Map from Cybersafety to Cybersecurity\nCybersafety For Everyone Course: Cybersafety for Everyone | Cybersafety Academy
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SUMMARY:International Fraud Awareness Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:International Fraud Awareness Week\nThe web is a useful tool to our digital world. But on the contrary there’s an unpleasant side to this useful tool. Let’s talk about International Fraud Awareness Week! In our digital society\, scammers are adapting to evolving technology and using to their advantage. Let’s take a closer look! \n \nWhat is a Fraud?\nA fraud is when someone intentionally misrepresents the truth\, withholds or conceals important information\, resulting in harm and illegal activity. In the past\, frauds use to be committed by one person but now the methods of committing fraud have evolved into not just one criminal but a global network with several hackers in the team. \nHow have Scammers Evolved?\nDuring International Fraud Awareness Week\, we want to educate people on how scammers have evolved using technology with their approach of targeting individuals with AI generated frauds and scams. By staying informed\, people can better protect themselves from these schemes and ensure their personal and financial information remains secure. \n🎭AI-generated Scams\nAI-generated scams are on the rise\, with voice replication tools now more accessible and affordable due to advancements in AI. Scammers can convincingly mimic the voices of loved ones\, using AI-powered calls\, videos\, and emails to deceive victims. The Federal Trade Commission advises verifying any alarming calls by contacting the person directly and being cautious if the caller requests money through untraceable accounts. Additionally\, creating a safeword with family members can help distinguish real emergencies from scams. \nCheck out this TIME article about how a mother nearly fell for a scam involving her daughter. The daughter’s voice was impersonated by an AI-generated voice clone\, making the call sound frighteningly real. \n😈Deepfakes in fraud\nDeepfakes—often dubbed the digital chameleons of our time—can convincingly mimic people’s faces\, voices\, and even their behaviors. While they can be used for entertainment or artistic purposes\, they also pose a serious threat when used for malicious activities. In the realm of fraud\, deepfakes can be exploited to create fake videos or audio clips that impersonate trusted individuals\, such as business executives or public figures. These falsified media can be used to deceive people into transferring money\, sharing confidential information\, or spreading misinformation. \nThis CNBC article is about how deepfake scams have robbed millions from companies and is expected to get worse. \n💵Cryptocurrency-related fraud\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCryptocurrency-related fraud has become increasingly sophisticated as scammers have evolved alongside the growing adoption of digital currencies. Modern schemes include elaborate fraudulent trading platforms\, and impersonation scams\, where attackers pose as trusted figures to lure victims into sending cryptocurrency to fake addresses. Other way is fake celebrity endorsements and investment advice spread via social media\, have become common\, capitalizing on the hype and confusion surrounding digital currencies. \nCheck out this CNN article about how cryptocurrency spams have increased by 45% since last year. \n📱Social Engineering Through Social Media\nSocial engineering through social media is highly effective tool for scammers. Modern fraudsters use the personal information users share online to craft highly convincing schemes. This include impersonating friends\, family members\, or trusted entities like banks or companies to manipulate individuals into sharing sensitive information or transferring money. Scammers also exploit the trust users place in social platforms\, often posing as influencers or using fake accounts to promote phishing links\, fraudulent investments\, or malicious giveaways. \nCheck out Claudiu Popa’s Interview on CBC about advice on avoiding common scams. \nWhat is KnowledgeFlow doing to Help Prevent Fraud?\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDuring International Fraud Awareness Week\, we want to provide accessible resources to educate people on how to identify and prevent fraudulent activity. We recommend joining our Phishing Campaign where you will receive harmless phishing emails to test your ability to spot them. After head over to our Cybersafety Academy to explore various courses we offer about what to look for in scams and other useful tips. Lastly\, download our tip sheets and learn how to report scams and frauds\, available on our resources page\, to help protect yourself from frauds.
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SUMMARY:Together Against Misinformation 2024
DESCRIPTION:Imagine scrolling through social media and seeing a post that claims a popular product is unsafe. It seems credible—there are pictures\, links to articles\, and lots of people commenting in fear. Without thinking twice\, you share it with your friends and family to warn them.  \nA few days later\, the company debunks the claim\, proving it was false. But by then\, the damage is done. People have stopped buying the product\, businesses are losing money\, and even jobs are at risk. Meanwhile\, your shared post keeps spreading\, causing more confusion and fear.  \nYou can only see how much worse this situation could get if you weren’t imagining it.  \nMisinformation refers to false or inaccurate information that is spread\, regardless of any intent to deceive. It can include rumours\, misleading news\, or incorrect facts shared without verifying their truth\, often causing confusion or harm. Unlike disinformation\, which is deliberately deceptive\, misinformation is typically spread by people who believe it to be true.  \nThe good news is that there are many ways you can identify misinformation. Join us in our Together Against Misinformation event from November 12th till the 17th by learning and sharing knowledge on how to combat misinformation.   \n6 Tips for Combatting Misinformation \nWe’ve compiled a few key tips for you on how to identify misinformation. \n1. Verify sources 🤔 \nNot all websites or social media accounts are trustworthy. Make sure the information comes from reputable organizations\, news agencies\, or experts. When in doubt\, search for information from academic institutions\, government websites\, or widely recognized media outlets like BBC\, Reuters\, or The New York Times. Pay attention to the site’s “About Us” section or reviews to evaluate its credibility.  \nCheck ICTC’s post How to Teach Digital Media Literacy and Equip Canadians to Navigate Mis- and Disinformation on how to verify sources. \n2. Cross-check facts ✅ \nOne of the most reliable ways to verify a claim is to see if other well-established sources are reporting the same thing. If a story only appears on obscure websites or social media posts\, it might not be credible. Search for keywords from the claim on different platforms\, and look for consistency in reporting from trusted news outlets. If the information isn’t widely shared by credible sources\, be cautious.  \n3. Check dates 📆 \nMisinformation often spreads through recycled\, outdated news that is presented as new. Make sure you check the date of publication\, as old information might no longer be accurate or relevant. A story from years ago could be shared out of context\, leading to confusion. \n4. Identify biases ⚖️ \nEvery source has some level of bias\, but it’s important to recognize when information is being spun to push an agenda. Be especially cautious with sources that consistently present one-sided perspectives without acknowledging opposing viewpoints. Political\, commercial\, or ideological biases can skew the facts. To counter this\, try to read multiple perspectives and identify whether a source is providing balanced coverage.  \nCheck our Human Biases: Their Role in Misinformation and Social Media post and infographic to learn how human biases affect our social media usage.  \n5. Use fact-checking tools 🔦 \nFact-checking platforms specialize in debunking myths\, false claims\, and rumours. These platforms regularly investigate viral posts and news stories to determine their accuracy. Bookmark these resources and use them to check suspicious claims.  \nCheck our International Fact-Checking Day 2024 post to learn more about the importance of checking facts. Enroll in the Cybersafety Academy to learn more about digital literacy and how to combat misinformation\, as well as develop essential skills to spot misinformation. \n6. Pause before sharing 🛑 \nOne of the key ways misinformation spreads is through emotional reactions. Posts that evoke strong feelings of outrage\, fear\, or joy often go viral before being verified. Take a moment to research the claim before reacting or sharing. This simple pause can stop the cycle of misinformation.  \nA method that wraps all of these tips together is the C.R.I.S.P. scan. C.R.I.S.P. stands for ‘Consider the source’\, ‘Read beyond the page’\, ‘Investigate the clues’\, ‘Scan for bias’\, and ‘Proceed with caution’. This method provides an easy-to-remember way to help consumers to combat disinformation and stay vigilant. \n  \nNow that you know how to combat misinformation\, use this Together Against Misinformation week to share on what you’ve learned to help others stay well-informed and increase their awareness. Encourage others to take part in the event and contribute to sharing these tips!  \n  \nCheck Our Resources For More Information\n\nYour Ultimate Cybersafety Library – Essential Resources | Your Ultimate Cybersafety Library (knowledgeflow.org)\nCybersafety Academy | KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation\n\nCybersafety Academy Course: Charting your Course – A Map from Cybersafety to Cybersecurity
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SUMMARY:Protecting Your Privacy & Security Online: Ajax Library Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \n\nDownload presentation handout here:\n \n\n  \nTake our survey about the event here:\n \n  \nIntroducing Our Ajax Library Workshop For Seniors And Their Families! \n\nJoin us for an engaging and informative workshop tailored specifically for seniors and their families or caregivers.\nUnderstanding how to protect your privacy and security online is essential. This workshop aims to provide practical advice and simple steps to help you safeguard your personal information and prepare for any sudden changes in circumstances that might require others to assist with your online activities.\n  \nDuring This Session\, We Will Cover Important Topics Including:\n\nUnderstanding Online Threats: Learn about common online scams that target seniors\, and how to recognize and avoid them.\nPassword Management: Discover the importance of strong passwords and how to manage them effectively using password managers.\nSafe Browsing Practices: Tips for browsing the internet safely and identifying secure websites.\nPrivacy Settings: How to configure privacy settings on social media and other online accounts to protect your personal information.\nPlanning for the Unexpected: Steps to take now to ensure your loved ones can assist with your online activities if needed\, including setting up trusted contacts and sharing access responsibly.\n\nWe encourage you to bring your questions regarding privacy and security\, and participate in the discussion. This is a great opportunity to learn\, share experiences\, and gain confidence in managing your online presence. Whether you’re tech-savvy or just starting out\, this workshop is designed to be accessible and helpful for everyone. Don’t miss this chance to take proactive steps towards protecting your online privacy and security! We look forward to seeing you there and engaging in a lively\, informative session! \n  \nRelated News & Resources About Protecting Your Privacy And Security Online\n\n\n\nCanadian seniors\, watch out for these scams | MoneySense\nCybersecurity checklist for seniors | RBC\nProtecting yourself online: A Cyber Security Toolkit for Newcomers to Canada | Canadian Bankers Association\nKnowledgeFlow’s Resources Page For More Information On Privacy and Security\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://knowledgeflow.org/event/protecting-privacy-and-security-online/
LOCATION:Ajax Public Library\, 55 Harwood Ave. S.\, Ajax\, Ontario\, L1S 2H8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week 2024
DESCRIPTION:Spread Awareness and Stop Cyberbullying | Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week 2024\nWhat Is The Purpose Of The Week?\nBullying Awareness and Prevention Week is a time designated by the Ministry of Education in Ontario for schoolboards to unite against bullying. It’s a call to action for educators and students to bring awareness to different forms of bullying and work to stop them. The week focuses on the importance of safe schools and the impact of bullying on students’ mental health and overall wellbeing. It’s happens in the third week in November and many other provinces in Canada also take part in the challenge. \nDefine Bullying\nUnfortunately\, there are many different kinds of bullying. It is often the use of force\, coercion\, hurtful teasing or threats\, to abuse\, aggressively dominate or intimidate. Usually the behaviour is repeated or habitual\, and is characterized by a physical or social power imbalance. Despite bullying being a common problem for children and teens in school\, it can happen at any age in any place. Most kinds fall in to 6 categories which are: physical\, verbal\, relational\, sexual\, prejudicial\, and cyberbullying. \nWhat Is Cyberbullying?\nAt KnowledgeFlow\, we want to put a stop to all forms of bullying\, but with our breadth of cybersafety knowledge we are best able to educate others on cyberbullying and ways to address it. Cyberbullying is any kind of bullying that takes place on an electronic device\, whether that’s through different online platforms like social media\, texting\, posting fake images\, etc. It can include harassing messages\, rumors\, and hate speech as well as stalking\, threats\, and even sexual harassment. \nStatistics Canada reported in 2019 that 1 in 4 youth aged 12 to 17 had experienced some form of cyberbullying the previous year. In 2024\, 1 in 10 children still experience online harassment\, and 89% of Canadian teachers believe cyberbullying is the number one safety issue in public schools. \nCyberbullying includes being threatened or insulted by a text message\, being left out of an online community\, or having hurtful information posted about you online. Although this could happen to anyone\, youth are particularly susceptible to cyberbullying and other factors such as gender or race could increase the chances of this. \nBut\, you can help lower these statistics by spreading awareness and working toward prevention! \nSpread Awareness\n\nLearn To Recognize Cyberbullying: The first step toward spreading awareness about cyberbullying is to be able to recognize what it is and when it might be happening. Learn about what cyberbullying entails and 6 ways to identify if someone is being bullied here.\n\n\nRaise Your Voice: No matter where you are\, you have a voice that can be used to bring attention to a pressing issue. Use your voice to educate your school\, your friends\, and your kids. Use your voice to spread kindness and positivity online. Counter mean comments with genuine compliments and work to make people around you feel heard. Use #notonmyinternet to call out online bullying when you see it and join the movement to make the internet a bully-free zone.\n\n\nShare Your Story: If you’ve been cyberbullied in the past\, use your story as a way to empower and support those who are being bullied right now. You might not know what someone is going through\, but when they hear a story they can relate to it is an important reminder that they are not alone.\n\n\nEducate Others: Awareness is spread through education\, so whether you are a parent\, a teenager\, or a teacher you can educate yourself and the people around you about cyberbullying and ways to prevent it. Check out our educational resources on 5 Ways to Combat Cyberbullying\, Pink Shirt Day initiatives\, and the dangers of AI generated images.\n\nPrevent Cyberbullying\n\nParental Controls: For parents and teens\, it is beneficial that your parents are aware of your online activity. They can help support you if any thing goes wrong and simply be that extra layer of protection. According to Statistics Canada\, parents’ awareness of their teens online activity decreases the chance of cyberbullying by 7%.\n\n\nSurround Yourself With Supportive People: It’s important to surround yourself with real friends who will support you through anything. They can encourage you to seek more help from professional resources like a counsellor\, trusted adult\, or police services. There are many benefits to connecting with people in live contexts and not just which include increasing your positive mental health and well-being and decreasing your chance of cyberbullying.\n\n\nReport It: Lastly\, if you suspect someone is being bullied online\, take the time to investigate the situation and report it to a trusted adult\, schoolboard\, or police services if necessary so that it doesn’t happen again. Visit our resource on Essentials For Police Services: Cybersafety For Teens (knowledgeflow.org) for more cybersafety tips and resources for getting help.\n\nResources To Get Help\n\nKids Help Phone: A free\, 24/7 confidential counseling\, information\, and support service for young people in Canada. They can be reached via phone at 1-800-668-6868 or by texting 686868.\nNeedHelpNow.ca: https://needhelpnow.ca/en/\nBullying Canada: https://www.bullyingcanada.ca/\nGovernment of Canada: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/bullying.html\nUNICEF: https://www.unicef.org/end-violence/how-to-stop-cyberbullying\nCybertip: https://cybertip.ca/en/\n\nLet’s work together to spread awareness and prevent online hate! At KnowledgeFlow\, we want to see the internet become a safe\, kind\, and enjoyable space for everyone to connect and share.
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SUMMARY:Cybersafety Webinar | November 19th 2024
DESCRIPTION:How to Be #UnHackable: Learn to Think Like a Scammer to Improve Your Cybersafety Skills\nJoin our upcoming webinar\, “How to Be #UnHackable: Learn to Think Like a Scammer to Improve Your Cybersafety Skills”  with KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation. We will be introducing KnowledgeNet and KnowledgeLink\, two ground-breaking initiatives designed to protect seniors in the digital world. Learn how KnowledgeNet uses real-life scenarios to empower seniors to recognize and prevent online fraud\, while KnowledgeLink builds a supportive network of senior ambassadors who help peers navigate cybersafety confidently. We’ll also cover essential cybersafety tips for seniors and highlight the ways KnowledgeFlow promotes digital literacy and online safety for all ages. Don’t miss this chance to enhance your knowledge and protect yourself online! \nOur Speakers\nSpeaker #1:\nClaudiu Popa is the founder of KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation and a recognized leader in the cybersecurity field.He holds several top-tier certifications\, including CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)\, CIPP (Certified Information Privacy Professional)\, PMP (Project Management Professional)\, CISA (Certified Information Systems Auditor)\, and CRISC (Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control). With his extensive experience and credentials\, Claudiu has dedicated his career to advancing cybersecurity education and promoting online safety for individuals\, organizations\, and communities. \nSpeaker #2:\n \nDebra Popa\, Executive Director of KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation\, is deeply passionate about protecting Canadians from digital threats. She combines strategic leadership with a personal commitment to ensuring that vulnerable populations\, particularly seniors\, are equipped with the knowledge and tools they need to stay safe online. Debra’s dedication drives the organization’s mission to create accessible\, effective cybersafety resources that empower individuals and communities to navigate the digital world securely and confidently. \n  \nBe #UnHackable: Register Today\nThe link to register for our webinar is available here and below! \n  \nAdditionally\, we’ve put together a set of handouts and resources with key information we will cover in the webinar\, so make sure to save these for future use! \n  \nFollowing the webinar\, please complete our survey and let us know how we did so we can continue to make our events one of the best cybersafety resources out there! \n  \nBe sure to register today and join us in our mission to make sure everyone knows how to be #UnHackable! For more resources on cybersafety\, visit KnowledgeFlow.org! 
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SUMMARY:International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women | KnowledgeFlow
DESCRIPTION:International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women\n \nNovember 25th is International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women\, as designated by the United Nations. The purpose of this day is to raise awareness for gender-based violence against women and to fight for women’s rights. Gender-based violence includes anything that results in or is likely to result in physical\, sexual\, or psychological harm to women\, as well as threats of such acts. After November 25\, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women is followed by the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence\, the last day of which is International Human Rights Day. \nHow To Stay Safe\nThe easiest and most important way to protect yourself and your loved ones from violence against women and girls is to stay informed. Violence against women and girls is surrounded by stigma and shame\, and many cases of such violence remain unreported. It is important to learn and understand signs of abuse in order to be there for the women and girls in your life. Violence against women and girls can occur during: \n\nintimate partner violence\nsexual violence and harassment\nhuman trafficking\nfemale genital mutilation\nchild marriage\n\nIn the digital age\, many of these interactions may happen online. Coercion\, manipulation\, and threats run rampant online and can often end up with women in disadvantageous and dangerous situations. Help make sure that the internet is a safe space for women by helping to report online users who display threatening behaviour\, believing in survivors and speaking up for them\, and staying informed about the causes\, drivers\, and consequences of violence against women. \nIf you are a woman experiencing tech-facilitated violence\, here are some things you can do to protect yourself: \n1. Disconnect From The Person causing Harm\nOne of the most important steps is to cut off contact with whoever is causing harm online\, but make sure to disconnect in a safe manner. Before disconnecting\, create a safety plan and consult a case worker for support. The person who is causing harm will know when you disconnect\, so make sure you have a plan in place and follow a checklist of things you need to double check such as your phone settings\, app settings\, and re-setting passwords to ensure that you are fully and safely disconnecting. \n2. Protect Yourself From Spyware And Stalkerware\nViolence against women and girls can often result from the offender having used spyware or stalkerware to learn more about their victims by tracking\, monitoring\, and later harassing them. When searching your device for spyware or stalkerware\, be very careful as the offender may be able to see what you are doing. Use different devices so the abusive person cannot see your actions. \nSome ways to prevent stalkerware is to stay alert about who may or may not have access to your devices – was it a gift from someone else? Have you ever lent your phone to someone? Stalkerware is very quick to install\, so if you are suspicious that stalkerware may have been installed\, reset your passwords and make sure you are staying safe by enabling 2FA and using strong passwords. \n3. Stay Informed About How Technology Works And Potential Risks\nTechnology is developing at such rapid speeds these days that it can be hard to keep track of what your devices are capable of\, but make sure to stay informed about what information your devices have access to and what is being tracked. \nFor example\, understand the risks of public wifi and the information that can be revealed through wifi networks. A built in GPS on your phone and connecting to wifi both can reveal your location\, and if you use ‘Find Your Phone’ features then anyone with access to your account could see the location of your phone. To prevent violence against women and girls\, make sure you or the women in your life are only sharing their location with trusted individuals. \nAdditionally\, understand the safety and privacy settings within downloaded apps. Make sure to read the documentation and understand what information is being shared through your apps. Many apps document your location or pick up audio\, so go through your app settings to see what you have enabled. \nHow To Stay Safe With KnowledgeFlow\nAt KnowledgeFlow\, we provide multiple resources to help keep women safe online. Check out our Digital Self Defence Guide: Cybersafety for Personal Safety\, that tackles technology abuse and cyberstalking to ensure that women are safe and empowered online. \nOur Digital Self Defence Guide thoroughly covers all digital platforms\, from internet browsers to social media. Go through our guide to learn about how to always stay protected online and how to make online spaces safe for everyone. \nTo learn more about human trafficking and how to protect against it\, check out our World Day Against Trafficking in Persons: Securing Your Online Presence Against Trafficking post\, which outlines the ins and outs of how human trafficking occurs and what the best ways to protect yourself against it are. The post also links to multiple other resources\, so make sure to give it a read in order to stay informed for the safety of yourself and your loved ones. \nTo develop your understanding of some of the struggles that women face as a result of gender inequality\, read our blogpost for International Women in Cyber Day 2024\, which goes over the barriers of entry for women in cybersecurity and highlights five incredible women who are in the field. Bringing more women into male-dominated fields is a great way to advocate for and support gender equality as well as fostering support and community for women’s rights\, protection\, and to ultimately put an end to violence against women everywhere. \n 
URL:https://knowledgeflow.org/event/elimination-of-violence-against-women/
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SUMMARY:Uxbridge Digital Safety Event
DESCRIPTION:How to be #unHackable: An interactive Digital Safety workshop for older adults\nCome out for KnowledgeFlow’s upcoming workshop at the Uxbridge Seniors Centre on November 26\, 2024\, from 1:30 PM – 3:00 PM! This Digital Safety Workshop is tailored to help you master your online safety and learn how to secure your accounts\, your personal information\, and protect your data. \nLed by cybersecurity expert and KnowledgeFlow co-founder\, Claudiu Popa\, this workshop will equip you with the skills and knowledge to confidently recognize any form of scam through interactive activities and discussion\, as well as resources to support you during and after the presentation. Be sure to bring your questions and comments! \nDigital Safety Workshop Resources:\nWe’ve put together a set of resources filled with content that we’ll cover during the workshop as well as for you to download and use afterwards! \n \nFollowing the workshop\, please complete our survey and let us know how we did! \n \n  \n  \nRegister for this event by phone to (905) 852-9747 or by going in-person to the Uxbridge Public Library – we’re looking forward to seeing you there! For more resources on cybersafety\, visit KnowledgeFlow.org! 
URL:https://knowledgeflow.org/event/uxbridge-seniors-digital-safety-workshop/
LOCATION:Uxbridge Seniors Centre\, 75 Marietta St\, Uxbridge\, Ontario\, L9P 1K4\, Canada
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SUMMARY:Computer Security Day 2024
DESCRIPTION:What is Computer Security day?\nEvery year\, November 30th is Computer Security Day\, an unofficial holiday that aims to encourage and educate people about computer security in order to protect their accounts and information online. Computer Security Day was first celebrated in 1988\, and is now celebrated internationally by schools\, businesses\, and many more organizations. Computer Security Day raises awareness for cybersafety\, an increasingly more important and relevant topic as our digital world continues to evolve. \n\n  \nHow Can You Keep Your Computer (And Other Devices) Secure?\n \nWith the rapid development in our technology\, there are more ways than ever before to secure your personal devices and  implement multiple layers of protection on your passwords and accounts. However\, there are also many new ways for hackers\, fraudsters\, and scammers to get access to your personal information. It’s important to stay up to date with what you can and should be doing to continue to stay vigilant and protected. \nUse Strong Passwords and Password Managers 🔐\nI’m sure we’ve all heard that we need to use strong and unique passwords\, and oftentimes when you create an account for a new platform your password needs to meet a certain set of requirements or be deemed ‘strong’ enough\, but what really makes a strong password? Check out our tip sheet for Password Best Practices to learn more about what things to consider when creating a strong password. \nNext\, it’s important to always use a password manager to save your passwords. Password managers can also generate random passwords for you. These are often longer passwords and a random mix of letters and special characters  that make it hard for hackers to guess and access your account. For more information on what password managers are and how to use them\, check out our resource here. \nBack Up Your Files 📁\nAnother way to protect your personal information is to consistently back up everything on your digital devices. This protects things such as important files\, documents\, and photos both from hackers and also from regular hardware or software malfunctions. Backing up your files is a great way to ensure you have multiple copies of important information just in case one is lost or compromised. \nRead The Fine Print 📖\nI’m sure we’ve all been there: you download a new app or sign up for a new account and before you can create your account\, the platform presents you with a lengthy Terms and Conditions document that you need to read before proceeding. How many times have you actually taken the time to read through the Terms and Conditions\, or do you usually skip through to the end and check off the “I Agree” box to get it over with? Most of us do the latter\, but did you know that oftentimes that means agreeing to sharing all of your personal data with the platform\, even data that you wouldn’t think is being collected? \nCheck out our resource on ‘How To Skim A Privacy Policy‘ to see why it’s important to read the fine print and fully understand what you’re agreeing to when you check off the “I Agree” box. It’s important to understand what data the company wants from you and for what purposes\, and to understand what you are personally okay or not okay with disclosing. \nComputer Security Day at KnowledgeFlow\n \nOur mission is to make all Canadians #UnHackable\, and that means providing cybersafety education so everyone is empowered to take charge of their own online safety. We provide countless FREE resources for learners of all ages to start their journey in securing their digital presence\, and in honour of Computer Security Day we’ve provided a set of resources to help everyone make sure their personal information is safe and secure. \n\nDevice Security: 6 Essential Steps To Secure Your Devices covers basic tips for beginner learners\nCybersafety Academy | KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation the Cybersafety Academy offers countless free courses to develop your understanding of various online threats and how to combat them\nGet Involved | Empower Cybersafety Together for those interested in how they can be part of the mission to improve computer security awareness for all Canadians!\n\nWe hope everyone can learn something this Computer Security Day – today\, we challenge you to make sure you and your loved ones are staying safe online!
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