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Written by Nimmi Kanji (Director - Social Purpose Programs, For Good & TELUS Wise) Discussing online privacy with your kids is an important part of creating safe online experiences for them. While it may seem that kids are in their own worlds when they are using devices and apps, parents and guardia

Written by Amanda Lee (Senior Program Manager, Tech for Good & TELUS Wise ®) The vast majority of Canadian youth are using social media daily. According to Media Technology Monitor’s MTM Jr. report, which researches media habits of youth from seven to 17 years old, seven in 10 children use social me

The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reported 2021 as a historic year for financial losses due to cybercrime with Canadians losing more than $380 million from scams and fraud. With the majority of us sharing our personal information through online tools and platforms, how can we safely navigate the online

Written by Amanda Lee (Senior Program Manager, Tech for Good & TELUS Wise ®) In September, the Internet was abuzz again with reports of the latest sextortion scam email making the rounds. Now known as the “Hello Pervert” email, it followed the typical formula of a sextortion email, except for one ne

Written by Nimmi Kanji (Director - Social Purpose Programs, For Good & TELUS Wise) Whether it’s navigating online shopping, avoiding common scams or even remaining connected with loved ones through digital platforms, seniors may face challenges navigating the online world. With added issues like lon

Written by Amanda Lee (Senior Program Manager, Tech for Good & TELUS Wise ® It may seem like the oldest trick in the book, but phone scams continue to be on the rise as fraudsters use new tactics and get increasingly creative. The Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre reports that as of March 31, 2024, there w

Written by Amanda Lee (Senior Program Manager, Tech For Good & TELUS Wise®) Your phone number is worth more than you think, and fraudsters know it. Our mobile phone numbers have become more valuable than ever, not just for communication, but as a gateway to our most sensitive accounts. This makes th