Day: December 21, 2025

A report summarizing the results of the Expert Fora, conducted as part of WP2, has been published on the SILWERS project website. The document is now available in five language versions: English, Polish, Greek, Czech, and Icelandic, to facilitate the use of its findings by all stakeholders across the partner countries. The report presents the perspectives of IT and cybersecurity specialists regarding the key challenges faced by people aged 55+ in the digital environment and identifies the most critical risk areas associated with the development of AI. Among the most frequently discussed threats are phishing, deepfake-based scams and voice cloning, fake online stores, emotional manipulation and social engineering, identity theft, malware/ransomware, and mass-personalized attacks supported by AI. Experts emphasize that effective protection for seniors requires a combination of education based on practical examples and the building of security habits (verifying information, caution toward urgent requests, and the protection of data and accounts). The report also describes the areas where AI can realistically support daily life (e.g., health, communication, digital services) and identifies critical competencies for increasing the digital resilience of older adults. A significant component of the publication is the "Online threats for 55+" glossary, which organizes terminology and facilitates a consistent understanding of threats for both educators and seniors. Download in ENG