Cyber Savvy: Protecting Your Devices and Online Accounts

Presenter: Paula Gair

Title: Cyber Savvy: Protecting Your Devices and Online Accounts

Abstract:

Do you know how to keep your phone, computer and important online accounts safe from cyber attackers?

Scammers are becoming increasingly convincing, and AI is making it even easier for them to sound and appear genuine. This relaxed, practical session explains how common scams work, the warning signs to look for, and the simple steps you can take to better protect your devices, accounts and money.

We’ll look at passwords, two-step login, banking and email security, as well as newer threats such as AI-generated messages and cloned voices. You’ll leave with greater confidence about what to look out for, what to do if something doesn’t feel right, and where to turn if something goes wrong.

Please note: You will not be asked to share any personal information during this session. The focus is on practical knowledge, demonstrations and useful tips. You’ll leave with a checklist and access to resources to help keep yourself, friends and family safer online. As AI becomes smarter, getting the basics right is more important than ever.

Date:

This workshop will run on Monday 16th November from 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.

Venue:

academyEX is located on the ground floor of 99 Khyber Pass Road, Grafton, Auckland.

Parking:

academyEX is located on the ground floor of 99 Khyber Pass Road, which is on the corner of Khyber Pass Road and Nugent Street. The main entrance is off Nugent Street. If you are driving, there are Parkable spots available in the basement, accessible from Nugent Street. Please note there are two separate ramps, both with a traffic light system, one heading down to the basement. Please do not park on the roof. Please ensure you have downloaded the parkable app https://parkable.com/downloadapp prior to arriving. You can either take the stairs or the lift to the ground floor.