A practical workshop helping everyday technology users understand digital risks, scams, and AI-generated threats to stay safer online.
As Artificial Intelligence becomes part of everyday life, online scams, phishing, fake messages, impersonation and AI-generated content are becoming increasingly sophisticated. This practical workshop will help participants understand today’s digital risks and learn simple, effective ways to stay safer online. Through real-world examples, demonstrations and discussion, participants will explore how AI is changing online safety and how to recognise suspicious digital activity before responding.
In this workshop, you will learn how to:
- Recognise common online scams, spam and phishing attempts
- Identify warning signs in suspicious emails, text messages and websites
- Understand AI-generated images, messages, voices and deepfakes
- Recognise impersonation and social-engineering techniques
- Create stronger passwords and use multi-factor authentication
- Protect personal and financial information online
- Use social media, online shopping and digital services more safely
- Understand how scammers may use AI to make fraud more convincing
- Develop practical habits for safer everyday use of digital technology
- Know what to do when you suspect a scam or security problem
The workshop is designed for everyday technology users and does not require advanced computer or cybersecurity knowledge. Participants will leave with practical techniques they can apply immediately when using smartphones, computers, email, social media and other online services.
Suitable for: adults, community members, small business owners and anyone interested in improving their confidence and safety in the digital world.
Note! Bring your own device.
Workshop information and image sourced from the Onehunga High School Adult Learning Centre website.
