Staying Safe Online: A Cybersafety Workshop for Seniors
Staying safe online for seniors is more important than ever in today’s digital world. While the internet brings convenience, connection, and access, it also comes with real risks; from scams and fraud to privacy breaches and unsafe browsing habits. This in-person workshop series is designed especially for older adults who want to better understand how to protect themselves online.
Delivered by the KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation, in collaboration with Community Development Council Durham (CDCD), this free workshop is part of Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2025 and will give seniors the tools they need to stay safe and secure in a connected world.
This engaging and supportive series will help you recognize online threats, protect your personal information, and avoid common scams whether you’re shopping online, using email, or connecting with friends on social media.
Online Safety for Everyday Life
This session focuses on the most common digital threats facing seniors today; from scam emails and fake messages to unsafe banking habits and weak passwords. Participants will learn how to spot fraud, shop and bank safely online, and protect their devices from everyday risks. These essential skills build a strong foundation for safe digital living.
- Recognizing scams, frauds, and fake messages
- Safer online shopping and banking habits
- Understanding passwords, passphrases, and multi-factor authentication
- How to protect your devices from common threats
If you ever encounter fraud, report it to the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Protecting Your Privacy in a Digital World
As more of our lives move online, understanding how to protect personal privacy is more important than ever. In this session, participants will explore how to use social media wisely, secure their online accounts, and find trusted support when they need it. It’s about building confidence and control in a connected world. During this workshop, you will also learn how to:
- Protect your personal privacy online
- Use social media with confidence and caution
- Keep your accounts secure and your information private
- Find trustworthy support and free resources
For more cybersafety advice for seniors, check out our Seniors Cybersafety Checklist.
Join us for this in-person workshop designed to help you stay safer online. You’ll walk away with practical tips, real-world examples, and printed take-home materials to support your digital safety.
Following the workshop, please complete our survey and let us know how we did!
To register, contact Sharmeen Akhtar at 905-686-2661 x231, or email sakhtar@cdcd.org.
