by Lynette Owens | Jun 23, 2025 | For Older Adults, For Parents, For Teachers
On June 18, 2025, researchers revealed that over 16 billion usernames and passwords from major services—like Apple, Google, Facebook, GitHub, Telegram, and government platforms—were exposed in a massive online data leak. This is one of the largest credential leaks...
by Lynette Owens | Jun 21, 2025 | For Older Adults, For Parents, For Teachers
Recently, Aflac—one of the largest insurance companies in the U.S.—reported a data breach. This means that someone broke into their systems without permission and may have taken personal information about customers. We’re sharing this to help you understand what...
by Lynette Owens | Feb 11, 2025 | For Older Adults, For Parents, For Teachers
New Research Shows Consumers Have a False Sense of Security with Online Scams – and a Willingness to Take Action to Stop Them You’ve probably been there before: a suspicious text from a number you already have saved in your phone, a sketchy email with a dubious link,...
by Avril Ronan | Oct 3, 2024 | For Older Adults, For Parents, For Teachers
When we think of scam victims, the image of a vulnerable older adult often comes to mind. But the reality paints a different picture. Scams today affect every generation, and younger people are more often falling victim to fraud than many might expect. Recent research...
by Avril Ronan | Sep 30, 2024 | For Older Adults, For Parents, For Teachers
Scam phone calls involve fraudsters pretending to be from trusted sources, most often with the goal of stealing your money or personal information. These deceptive calls can lead to serious financial losses and identity theft. Keep on reading to learn everything you...
by Avril Ronan | Sep 30, 2024 | For Older Adults, For Parents, For Teachers
Phishing is a type of cybercrime where scammers trick people into giving away sensitive data such as passwords or credit card details, clicking on malicious links, or downloading dangerous files. By pretending to be from trustworthy sources like banks, government...
