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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:Everyday AI: What It Is and How Scammers Are Using It
DESCRIPTION:Everyday AI: The Good & The Bad\nArtificial Intelligence (AI) powers many of the tools we use every day—from voice assistants to online banking and even healthcare. While AI offers convenience and innovation\, it also gives scammers new ways to deceive. Today\, AI-enhanced scams can fake voices\, create lifelike phishing emails\, and design convincing ads that are harder than ever to spot. \nSeniors are especially targeted every day by these scams. That’s why learning digital literacy skills is more important than ever. By exploring the uses of everyday AI  and how scammers exploit it\, you’ll gain the confidence to protect your independence and personal information online. \nJoin us at the Pickering 55+ Active Living Fair for a practical\, engaging session where you’ll learn: \n\nEveryday AI is and how it’s shaping everyday life\nHow scammers use AI to trick people with fake calls\, emails\, and ads\nThe risks of AI-related data breaches and how they affect you\nPractical strategies to protect your privacy and prevent scams\n\nWhy Attend?\nAs we live in the evolving age of technology\, fraud has become the primary crime committed against Canadian seniors. With the rise of AI\, scammers now have powerful tools to create fake voices\, hyper-real phishing emails\, and convincing impersonations\, making it harder than ever to tell what’s real from what’s fraudulent. By attending\, you’ll build the digital literacy skills needed to spot AI-enhanced scams before they strike\, protect your personal and financial information\, and know what steps to take if you think you’ve been targeted. In today’s fast-changing online world\, staying informed isn’t just helpful\, it’s essential. \nAccess our resources for seniors at KnowledgeFlow.org to equip yourself with knowledge on combatting scams\, and exploring AI; not just the benefits\, but the harms. \nTake Control of Your Digital Life \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nBecause of the short duration of today’s presentation\, we can’t cover everything in detail\, but you can continue learning at your own pace through our online courses. Whether you’re looking for a general overview of cybersafety or a deeper dive into how scammers target seniors\, we have options to suit your needs. \nCybersafety for EveryoneA practical\, one-hour course designed for all ages and experience levels. Learn how to: \n\nSafeguard your devices and connections\nProtect your personal information\nUnderstand your privacy rights and obligations\nRecognize and report scams with confidence\nHow Scammers Target SeniorsGain an inside look at the tactics scammers use to target older adults. Exploring AI and the effects it has on the rapid advances in scams is crucial for seniors to stay safe. Explore phishing emails\, fake tech support calls\, and other common tricks\, and learn how to spot red flags to stay safe online.\n\nTo get started\, visit our Cybersafety Academy and make a free account. You can register for the Cybersafety for Everyone or How Scammers Target Seniors course and complete it at your own pace. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFree Event: Registration Not Required!\nEnjoy light refreshments\, a chance to win giveaways\, and the opportunity to build the skills you need to stay scam smart. No registration required; bring a friend and join us!
URL:https://knowledgeflow.org/event/everyday-ai-and-scammer-use/
LOCATION:Chestnut Hill Developments Rec Complex\, 1867\,Valley Farm Rd\, L1V 3Y7\, Pickering Ontario
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SUMMARY:Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week 2025
DESCRIPTION:Spread Awareness and Stop Cyberbullying | Bullying Awareness and Prevention Week 2025\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:Social Media Kindness Day 2025
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:Golden Opportunity: Empowering Library Staff to Support Seniors Safely
DESCRIPTION:According to the Government of Canada\, fraud is now the number one crime targeting older adults\, and scams are becoming more sophisticated through the use of technology and artificial intelligence. From fake phone calls and online pop-ups to misleading emails and social media manipulation\, many older adults are being targeted daily\, often losing not just money\, but confidence in using digital tools. \n\nGolden Opportunity focuses exclusively on the nuances of library programming for older adults. This virtual conference will help library professionals design programs that foster connection\, skill development\, and personal enrichment while addressing the real challenges of staying safe online. \nLibraries are trusted community spaces\, and by strengthening their role in digital literacy and online safety\, staff can empower older patrons to use technology with confidence\, curiosity\, and resilience. \nAbout the Session\nJoin Debra Popa\, Executive Director of the KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation\, for an engaging session on empowering library staff to support older adults with safe online browsing. Some session topics include: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nHow scammers and fraudsters specifically target older adults online\nThe personal information seniors may unknowingly share while using digital devices\nPractical ways library staff can help older patrons browse safely and confidently\, both in the library and at home\nDismantling well-intended but harmful advice that library staff may give to patrons\nEveryday digital safety habits to prevent scams and protect privacy\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis presentation will be followed by insights from other professionals who will share their own experiences and strategies for supporting digital safety and lifelong learning among older adults. \nEvent Information\nDon’t miss this opportunity to strengthen your library’s role in supporting older adults through safe\, engaging\, and empowering digital learning. Join us online on November 10\, 2025 from 10:05AM to 11:05AM\, for this inspiring virtual conference designed exclusively for library professionals. To view the entire event program\, click on the button below. \nEvent Info \n\nStandardized Cybersafety Training Topics Resource\nTo download our comprehensive document of Standardized Cybersafety Training Topics that outline safety checklists to prevent victimization for various demographics including teens\, newcomers\, and older adults\, click on the button below. \nDownload Resource \nEssential Guide to Staying Safe From Modern Scams and Fraud\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nDeveloped with support from the Ontario Seniors Community Grant Program\, this resource helps individuals understand how scams work and how to protect themselves. It explains common scam types\, the tricks scammers use to build trust and create urgency\, and practical steps individuals can take to recognize\, avoid\, and recover from fraud. \nDownload Resource \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n\nFor more learning materials\, check out the free courses from our KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Academy\, where you can access free courses that help libraries and other non-profits strengthen their understanding of essential cybersafety practices. Click on ‘Academy’ in our menu bar located at the top of the page\, and select ‘Courses’ to view the specifics on what each of our courses teach. After finding your desired course\, click the ‘Register Now’ button and sign up for an account on the academy.
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SUMMARY:International Fraud Awareness Week 2025
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: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/
LOCATION:McLean Community Centre – Community Room 2\, 95 Magill Drive\, Ajax\, Ontario\, L1T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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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.
URL:https://knowledgeflow.org/event/tech-wise-4/
LOCATION:McLean Community Centre – Community Room 2\, 95 Magill Drive\, Ajax\, Ontario\, L1T 4M5\, Canada
CATEGORIES:In-Person
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251130
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SUMMARY:Computer Security Day 2025
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!
URL:https://knowledgeflow.org/event/computer-security-day-2025-2/
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