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Beware of the vishing scam!Vishing is a scam where scammers call you on the phone and pretend to be from a bank, an official company or even a government institution. The target? To get your personal details, bank card numbers…

Seniors, beware of smishing attacks!Have you heard of smishing? It’s a type of online scam where you receive a fake text message that attempts to get your personal and financial details. The messages often look like they are coming from…

The Cyber Security Report 2023 for Slovenia is here! The National Cyber Security Response Centre SICERT, in cooperation with the Slovenian Police and the Information Commissioner, has published its annual report on cyber security for the past year. What did…

The Institute of New Technologies presented the Cyber Safe Seniors project during the “Active+ for Mature Lodzers” Conference, held on September 10. We would like to thank Ms. Celina Maciejewska, Senior Citizens’ Advisor, City Council of Lodz and the Urban…

The summer holidays are behind us, and we, the partners of the Cyber Safe Senior project, are back, full of energy! We are currently wrapping up the final touches on our e-book, videos, and quizzes while already creating and developing…

Beware of Scams Exploiting Family Ties! A recent investigation reveals that phone scammers are preying on the elderly by pretending to be family members in distress. These fraudsters often claim to need urgent financial help, exploiting the trust and concern…

Why Cybersecurity Education is Crucial for Senior Citizens! With the rise in online activity among seniors, cybersecurity education is more important than ever. This opinion piece discusses the vulnerabilities older adults face, including susceptibility to scams and data breaches. It…

Protect Yourself from Online Shopping Scams! Fake online stores are increasingly targeting seniors, offering discounted goods or services that never arrive or turn out to be counterfeit. These scams often result in significant financial losses. Seniors with limited online shopping…

Digital Inequalities Faced by Older People! The digital divide among older adults in Catalonia has widened, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The following article examines how factors like age, gender, education, and rural residence contribute to this gap, leaving many…

How Older Adults Can Improve Their Personal Cyber Security! As cyber threats increasingly target older adults, this guide from the National Council on Aging outlines key strategies for enhancing personal cybersecurity. Seniors are advised to use strong, unique passwords, stay…