Senior Cyber Safety Briefing – August 28, 2025

                              

🚨ALERT - FBI warns of AI-enhanced “Phantom Hacker” scams draining seniors’ retirement accounts
👉Why it matters - Scammers are now using AI to impersonate tech support, banks, and even government agencies. The polished scripts and convincing calls make seniors more likely to trust them, leading to devastating losses.
📣Call to Action - Never allow remote access to your computer from a caller. Verify independently by contacting your bank or agency using a trusted number.

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🔥PRIVACY & BIG TECH - “Salt Typhoon” hacking campaign targets U.S. critical infrastructure
👉Why it matters - A China-linked group called “Salt Typhoon” has breached over 200 U.S. organizations, including telecom and transportation sectors. These attacks could disrupt services seniors depend on and put personal data at risk.
📣Call to Action - If you receive outage or data-breach notices from providers, confirm them directly through official websites—not through links in emails or texts.

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✅Quick Safety Tip of the Day
If anyone pressures you to transfer money into a “safe” account, stop immediately—it’s a scam.

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(AI was used to aid in the creation of this article.)

🙋Closing Note
"Stay safe, stay secure, stay curious, and remember my friends—you’re never too old to outsmart a scammer👋"
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