This month, our NC Chapter ambassadors led by Sid returned to Charlotte to lead yet another free cybersecurity workshop - Sharon at SouthPark. Building a chapter isn't just about one workshop. It's about showing up again and again until every senior community has the tools, skills, and confidence to stay safe online. That's exactly what Sid is doing. Building North Carolina, One Community at a Time From Morehead to SouthPark, Sid's work this summer tells a clear story: the NC

Summer is proving to be one of the most active seasons in StayCyberSafe's history and our Illinois chapter is no exception. Student leader Shreya recently led a packed cybersecurity workshop at Senior Service Associates in Yorkville, Illinois - bringing free, curriculum-based cybersecurity education to yet another senior community in the state. From the moment the session began, it was clear this community was ready to learn. The workshop drew a full room of seniors eager to

For For most high school students, summer means a much-needed break from classes, exams, and deadlines. For StayCyberSafe student leaders, it means something else entirely - more time, more flexibility, and more opportunities to show up for the communities that need them most. This summer, NC Chapter President Sid is making the most of it. A New Community Reached StayCyberSafe recently expanded its North Carolina presence with a workshop at Village on Morehead Senior Living C

Today marked a significant milestone for StayCyberSafe. Co-founder Rohan Chandra was invited to attend the AARP California Forum on Fighting Elder Fraud - joining some of the most prominent voices in law enforcement, fraud prevention, and senior advocacy in a focused, high-level conversation about one of the most pressing issues facing older Americans today. A Room Full of Purpose The forum brought together an extraordinary group of experts united by a single mission: protect

Why Seniors Are the #1 T arget for Cybercrime Americans over 60 lost nearly $5 billion to online scams in 2024 - more than any other age group. Behind every statistic is a real person: a grandparent, a neighbor, a retired teacher. Someone who worked hard their entire life only to have it taken away by a scammer halfway around the world. This is not an awareness problem. It's an education problem. And it's one we can solve. The Numbers Don't Lie According to the FBI's Interne

StayCyberSafe recently conducted a free cybersecurity workshop in the Pacific Beach community in San Diego, California — bringing its curriculum-based training directly to local seniors. The session was led by founders Neil and Rohan Chandra, who walked attendees through some of today's most common online threats - from phishing attempts and AI-generated scam calls to urgency tactics used by fraudsters to pressure victims into acting fast. Seniors in the room were engaged and

At StayCyberSafe, our workshops are intentionally designed with one core principle in mind: empathy . Rather than teaching cybersecurity as a set of technical rules, we build every session using design thinking , a human-centered approach that starts by understanding the real needs, fears, and experiences of seniors navigating today’s digital world. Design thinking begins with listening. Before creating workshop materials, we consider the challenges seniors commonly face—conf

StayCyberSafe recently hosted another community-focused cybersecurity workshop in North Carolina, this time at Album Senior Living in Matthews. As our presence in the state continues to grow, this workshop reinforced the importance of bringing clear, accessible digital safety education directly to seniors where they live. Rather than focusing on technical details, the session emphasized awareness and decision-making, helping residents understand when to be cautious online a

StayCyberSafe recently reached an exciting new milestone by hosting its first Illinois workshop at Sunrise Senior Living , marking another step forward in expanding our mission beyond state borders. This event reflected how a youth-led initiative can create meaningful impact across communities, no matter the location. What stood out during this workshop was the curiosity and enthusiasm of the seniors. The discussion flowed naturally, with residents asking thoughtful question

A major milestone for StayCyberSafe! We’re proud to share that we’ve officially gone international - hosting our first-ever workshop in India focused on empowering seniors with essential cybersecurity skills. Held in a vibrant community space with seniors eager to learn, this workshop was more than just a session on online safety, it was a cross-cultural connection rooted in mutual respect, curiosity, and shared digital challenges. From WhatsApp scams to secure online bank

January marked a powerful start to the new year as StayCyberSafe hosted a dynamic workshop at Carlsbad by the Sea Retirement Community — continuing our mission to empower seniors with the knowledge and tools to stay safe in today’s digital world. Set against the beautiful backdrop of Carlsbad’s coastline, this session was filled with curiosity, enthusiasm, and thoughtful engagement. Seniors came ready with sharp questions, insightful stories, and a shared desire to better u

StayCyberSafe recently had the previlege of hosting an interactive cybersecurity workshop at Fredericka Manor in Chula Vista, where residents gathered to strengthen their digital safety skills in a warm, community-centered environment. What made this workshop special was the sense of collaboration among attendees. Residents supported one another, compared experiences, and shared tips that have worked for them. The room was filled with both curiosity and empowerment, creating

StayCyberSafe is proud to celebrate a major milestone - the launch of our first North Carolina chapter workshop, hosted at Holiday Willow Grove Senior Living. This event marked an important step in expanding our mission beyond California and bringing digital safety education to seniors across the country. A huge shoutout to Sid, our North Carolina Chapter President, whose leadership and dedication made this workshop possible. Sid organized and led the session with clarity, pa

StayCyberSafe was proud to bring it's senior-focused cybersecurity workshop to Casa de Manana in La Jolla, where residents gathered for an engaging and practical session on staying safe in today's digital world. Workshops like this remind us why digital safety education matters, especially for older adults, and StayCyberSafe looks forward to continuing this mission throughout the San Diego community and beyond.

StayCyberSafe was excited to host a community workshop at the Poway Library, where local seniors gathered to learn practical ways to stay...

StayCyberSafe recently held its very first senior cybersecurity workshop in La Jolla, where we had the opportunity to guide seniors...

In today's digital age, staying safe online is more important than ever. With the increasing number of cyber threats and scams, it's...