Internet Safety Blog
Celebrating World Senior Citizen’s Day 2024
Senior Citizens Day was founded in 1988 ("World" was added later) by President Ronald Reagan. His thinking had two aims: expressing gratitude for a life’s contribution, and ensuring the elderly would continue to live with dignity and support in...
How to Protect Yourself from Deepfakes
Deepfakes leverage artificial intelligence to produce highly realistic yet fake videos or audio of people, making it seem like they are saying or doing things they never actually did. Deepfake technology is being used to scam people on live video...
Deepfakes 101: What are Deepfakes and How to Spot Them
The term, "deepfake", is a blend of "deep learning" and "fake", and was coined in 2017 by a Reddit user. A deepfake is a fake image, video, or voice recording where one person’s likeness is replaced with another's. These are made to deceive or...
Stay Ahead of the Game: How to Avoid Olympics 2024 Scams
The Paris 2024 Olympics are just around the corner. While around 10,500 athletes are getting ready for the competition of their lives with billions of people set to tune in to watch, scammers are stepping up their game too. From bogus ticket...
World Social Media Day 2024
World Social Media Day, founded by Mashable on June 30, 2010, celebrates the digital revolution that has reshaped our lives. This event unites people globally, highlighting the transformations brought about by social media. The hashtag #SMDay will...
Digital Wellness Day 2024: Parents’ Questions Answered!
Digital Wellness Day was established in 2020 by the Digital Wellness Institute to raise awareness about the significance of digital well-being and to help people flourish in a digital world. This year, on May 3, we will celebrate the fifth annual...
Top 10 Tips on World Password Day
Each year on the first Thursday in May, World Password Day promotes better password habits. Your passwords are your first line of defense against hackers, so making sure they’re as strong as possible is essential. Read on for 10 useful tips...
Fooled: Top Twelve AI Scams and Pranks
In the last eighteen months, we have seen AI exploding onto the international stage, with the likes of OpenAI’s ChatGPT and Sora, Google’s Gemini, and the image creator Midjourney, dominating tech headlines. These are amazing inventions that are...
Slam the Scam! Dangerous Government Imposter Scams
Trend Micro's top tips how to avoid SSA, IRS, and FBI scams On Thursday, March 7, we’ll celebrate National Slam the Scam Day, an initiative launched in the USA by the Social Security Administration's Office of the Inspector General to raise...
