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[Article] Online Safety & Dementia
Alzheimer Society Canada
Read Here: https://alzheimer.ca/en/help-support/im-caring-person-living-dementia/ensuring-safety-security/online-safetySeniors are one of the fastest growing demographics of Internet users in the world. When someone has been diagnosed with dementia, it is vital to help them keep their online identit
[Resource] Fraud Prevention Toolkit For Older Adults
Canadian Bankers Association
The Canadian Bankers Association (CBA) has created a toolkit to help older adults identify scams and take proactive steps to protect their personal information and finances from fraud.Contents: Fraud Prevention ChecklistProtecting Against Common Scams:Email Fraud or Phishing ScamsPhone or Voicemail
[Article] AI taking phone fraud to new heights
IT World Canada
Read Here: https://www.itworldcanada.com/article/canadian-telecom-summit-ai-taking-phone-fraud-to-new-heights/552628#:~:text=Plus%2C%20they%20are%20relying%20heavily,use%20fully%20AI%2Dgenerated%20audioAt the 22nd Canadian Telecom Summit, Seattle-based Hiya unpacked the state of phone fraud in Cana
[Article] How To Avoid The 15 Most Common Holiday Scams (2023 Update)
Aura
Read Here: https://www.aura.com/learn/holiday-scams#:~:text=Warning%20signs%20of%20holiday%20phishing,infect%20your%20device%20with%20malwareScammers ramp up their schemes during the holiday season. Learn how to avoid the worst holiday scams of 2023 while shopping, traveling, and giving.
[Video Series] How to be Unscammable
Gluu Society
A 10 Part Video Series by Gluu Society & Telus focused on essential online/ digital safety and security: In Episode 1, West Vancouver host Linda Fawcus explains the easy digital security tips that will help keep your home network safe from cyberattacks, malware, & viruses.In Episode 2, West
[Organization] Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre
The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre collects information on fraud and identity theft. We provide information on past and current scams affecting Canadians. If you think you're a victim of fraud, report it!Helpful pages: Browse Scams by Category: https://antifraudcentre-centreantifraude.ca/scams-fr
[Webinar Deck] Online Safety & Security
HelpAge Canada
This presentation introduces the most prevalent online scams targetting older adults today and discusses the evolution of scams over the past few years, including discussing AI voice scams. It provides practical tips and resources to help community-based seniors' services organizations teach older a
[Research Report] COVID-19 has significantly increased the use of many technologies among older Canadians
AGE-WELL
Read Here: https://agewell-nce.ca/archives/10884 Commissioned by AGE-WELL, the Environics Research survey was conducted between July 16 and July 27, 2020, interviewing 2,026 Canadians over the age of 50. 1,576 (78%) participated via an online panel, and 450 respondents (22%) were contacted by teleph
[Article] Internet Addiction Disorder: What You Need to Know About IAD
PsychCentral
Read Here: https://psychcentral.com/addictions/net-addictionInternet addiction is a behavioral addiction. Also known as “cyber addiction,“ internet addiction refers to excessive and compulsive engagement with the online world. Tihis article defines problematic vs. regular internet use. People wh
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