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- Published: 03 October 2024
KnowledgeFlow Cybersafety Foundation is launching a new course for older people aimed at teaching scam recognition through real-life examples.
Designed by seniors for seniors, Project KnowledgeNet is a groundbreaking initiative aimed at reducing the impact of cyber fraud and online scams. Through advanced training technology featuring real-life scenarios and interactive learning tools, the course will prepare seniors to recognize and respond to digital threats effectively. Project KnowledgeNet will implement the latest AI technology to mimic real life email scenarios and test recognition of the phishing simulations and other types of online fraud.
Project Objectives
- Prevent Cybercrime Victimization: Equip seniors with essential skills to secure personal devices and information.
- Detect Cyber Threats: Highlight the sophistication of modern phishing scams and the importance of recognizing these threats.
- Respond to Cyber Frauds and Privacy Invasions: With fraud against seniors at an all-time high, we focus on empowering you to understand and assert you privacy rights and report incidents of cyber fraud.
This online self-paced course covers critical areas of cybersafety including:
- Device and Connection Security: Techniques to safeguard your technology.
- Personal Information Protection: Strategies to protect your personal details and accounts.
- Privacy Rights and Obligations: Insights into legal protections against cyber threats.
- Recognition and Reporting of Scams: Skills to identify scams and take action in case of fraud.
Each module connects theoretical knowledge with practical, real-world examples, making learning relatable and effective.
Register to join this Interactive Scam Spotting Email Course and complete it at your own pace – it will take about an hour in total.
Project KnowledgeNet is funded in part by the New Horizons for Seniors Program (NHSP), a federal grants and contributions program that aims to improve the lives of senior communities.
