Mitigating Cyber Threats Project Receives Funding

🎉 We’re launching a new Erasmus+ project! 🎉

We are delighted to announce the start of our international initiative: “Mitigating Cyber Threats: Enhancing Cybersecurity Awareness and Competences Among Senior Citizens” 🔐💻

The project is coordinated by Cerca Trova Ltd (Bulgaria) in partnership with the Fundacja “Fundusz Inicjatyw” (Poland) 🤝🇧🇬🇵🇱

Why does this project matter?

More and more seniors are using the Internet to stay in touch with family, manage finances, shop online, and access public services. At the same time, they are increasingly exposed to cyber threats such as scams, phishing, data theft, and misinformation. Without proper knowledge and support, this can lead to stress, financial loss, and digital exclusion.

Our project was created to strengthen the digital safety of older adults, help them feel more confident online, and provide them with practical skills to protect themselves from cyber risks. At the same time, we support adult educators by equipping them with effective tools and methods for teaching cybersecurity to senior learners.

What are we doing?

We are developing innovative, senior-friendly educational materials, including online courses and traditional training resources. We are organising international workshops and local training sessions in Poland and Bulgaria, where seniors will learn how to use the Internet safely, recognise online threats, and protect their personal data.

We are also strengthening the competences of partner organisations’ staff so that cybersecurity education for seniors becomes a permanent part of their educational offer. This ensures that the impact of the project will last well beyond its official end.

Who are we supporting?

The project is designed for:

👵👴 seniors aged 60+,

👩🏫 adult educators and trainers,

🏢 organisations involved in lifelong learning.

Our goal is to build a digitally confident, aware, and safe senior community across Europe 🌍 This is just the beginning of an 18-month journey full of workshops, cooperation, and inspiring activities. Stay with us and follow our progress! 💙

Disclaimer:
Funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the Human Resource Development Centre (HRDC). Neither the European Union nor HRDC can be held responsible for them.