Senior Cyber Safety Briefing – September 9, 2025

🚨ALERT - Stealerium malware campaign spreads via phishing and downloads
👉Why it matters - This nasty malware doesn’t just steal passwords—it can grab crypto wallets, Wi‑Fi keys, and even webcam images, raising sextortion risks. Seniors who use email, messaging apps, or free download sites are prime targets. 
📣Call to Action - Avoid clicking unknown links or downloading files you didn’t request—when in doubt, throw it out.

🧠MUST-READ - Former WhatsApp security chief sues Meta over data exposure
👉Why it matters - Allegations claim Meta exposed billions of users’ data and punished whistleblowers. For seniors, this highlights the importance of limiting how much personal info you share on Facebook or WhatsApp. 
📣Call to Action - Review your privacy settings and cut back on oversharing—less online exposure means less risk.

📈ECONOMY & SECURITY - Mitsubishi to acquire Nozomi Networks in $1 billion deal
👉Why it matters - Industrial cybersecurity investments are rising, protecting utilities, hospitals, and infrastructure seniors rely on. Stronger protections here mean fewer service disruptions. 
📣Call to Action - Stay informed—if critical services go down, always verify alerts with official providers before reacting to scam messages.

🔥PRIVACY & BIG TECH - AI misuse fuels 20% of data breaches
👉Why it matters - “Shadow AI” tools are creating security blind spots, and attackers are exploiting them. Seniors may see more convincing AI‑crafted scams in their inbox or voicemail. 
📣Call to Action - Be extra cautious with messages that seem just a little too perfect—AI makes scams sound polished but still dangerous.

💡OPPORTUNITY - Medicare scam awareness events increasing nationwide
👉Why it matters - Community events are helping seniors spot fake Medicare calls and texts before they spread. Staying plugged in locally boosts protection. 
📣Call to Action - Ask your senior center or library about upcoming scam‑awareness workshops—they’re worth the hour.

✅Quick Safety Tip of the Day
Never trust caller ID alone—scammers can spoof it to look like Medicare, Social Security, or even your bank.

(AI was used to create 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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