Cyber threats to young people are a growing concern in the education sector. Students often use online platforms and devices to access academic resources, communicate with peers and instructors, and manage their personal information. However, many students are unaware of the potential risks and vulnerabilities that they face in the digital world, such as phishing, threats by extortion, defamation, human trafficking, malware, identity theft, cyberbullying, and hacking. Moreover, generative AI technologies, such as deepfakes, text synthesis, and image manipulation, can pose new challenges and ethical dilemmas for students and educational institutions. How can students and institutions protect against these cyber threats?

In this 90-minute presentation, you will learn about the current state of cyber threats facing students and generative AI technologies that can create or amplify these threats. You will also discover some practical tips and strategies to safeguard your online identity, data, and devices, as well as to evaluate the credibility and quality of generative AI content. Finally, you will have the opportunity to engage in a Q&A session with the presenter and share your own experiences and insights on this topic.