Streetinsider Adaptive Security Launches Free Training to Combat AI Scams Targeting Older Adults
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- •Adaptive Security launched free training to combat AI-enabled scams targeting older adults.
- •Older adults lost an estimated $81 billion to fraud last year, emphasizing the need for education.
- •The training includes real-world examples and expert guidance to help families recognize scams.
On March 19, 2026, Adaptive Security announced the launch of free training resources aimed at helping families protect older adults from AI-enabled scams, such as voice cloning and deepfake impersonation fraud. This initiative comes in response to alarming statistics indicating that Americans aged 60 and older lost approximately $81 billion to fraud in the previous year. The training, available in 14 languages, educates participants on recognizing modern scam tactics and implementing verification practices to prevent financial loss. The course includes real-world examples and insights from cybersecurity experts, including former FBI agent Brady Finta. The training also features stories from victims of AI-enabled fraud, highlighting the emotional manipulation tactics used by scammers. This program is part of Adaptive Security's broader public safety initiatives, which also include resources for schools addressing deepfake abuse targeting children.
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