Tag: safety

  • Youth Workers Perceptions

    What online safety problems do the young people you work with face the most?

  • High AI Adoption is Paired with Major Ethical Concerns and a Clear Training Need

    There is a clear trend of youth workers actively engaging with AI tools, but this adoption is tempered by high ethical concern and a strong need for formal training.

  • Coverage of Online Safety Topics: Key Findings

    Based on the data, the most frequently covered topics relate to personal data security and critical information literacy. Conversely, the coverage of AI-related risks is significantly lower.

  • Kansainvälinen koulutus nuorisotyöntekijöille: turvallisempi digimaailma tekoälyn aikakaudella

    Kansainvälinen koulutus nuorisotyöntekijöille: turvallisempi digimaailma tekoälyn aikakaudella

    Oletko kiinnostunut kehittämään osaamistasi tekoälytietoisuuden ja verkkoturvallisuuden teemoissa? Tämä viisipäiväinen koulutus 13.–17. huhtikuuta Prilepissä, Pohjois-Makedoniassa tarjoaa nuorisoalan ammattilaisille mahdollisuuden syventää ymmärrystään siitä, miten nuoria voi tukea toimimaan turvallisesti digitaalisessa ympäristössä. Koulutus on osa Erasmus+ -rahoitteista AIwareness-hanketta, joka toteutetaan yhteistyössä Saksan ja Pohjois-Makedonian kumppaneiden kanssa. Tavoitteena on vahvistaa heikommassa asemassa olevien nuorten digitaalista resilienssiä ja kykyä tunnistaa sosiaalista manipulointia,…

  • What’s missing in current Erasmus+ & EU online safety materials?

    Our analysis reveals several important gaps that still need attention: 🔹 Hands-on AI recognition for youthVery few resources help young people practically understand how generative AI works or how to spot deepfakes in interactive, age-appropriate workshops. 🔹 Phishing simulations for youth workWhile phishing simulators exist for schools and workplaces, the youth sector lacks ready-made, low-cost…

  • What did we find about online safety resources in Europe?

    Our review highlights three key insights: Strong foundations exist – Several well-tested Erasmus+ toolkits already support online safety, phishing prevention, and digital security through interactive and peer-based approaches (e.g. SALTO and KA2 projects). EU-level platforms matter – Hubs like Better Internet for Kids, Safer Internet Centres, and the European Youth Portal provide reliable, up-to-date materials…

  • Social Engineering

    Social engineering is a psychological manipulation technique used by attackers to trick people into revealing sensitive information or performing actions that compromise security. Instead of hacking systems, social engineers target human vulnerabilities. Common Tactics How to Protect Yourself Social engineering preys on trust and curiosity. Stay vigilant to outsmart attackers!

  • AIwearness

    🎉 Exciting News 🎉 We are thrilled to announce our first project, AIwearness 🌍✨ This is a monumental milestone for us, as it marks the beginning of an incredible journey toward building a safer community. With this grant, we aim to connect diverse communities, empower individuals through education on safety and AI. Our mission is…