Cybersecurity, Fake News and You at the Gardner Museum

Cybersecurity, Fake News, and You: How to Navigate a World of Scammers, Fraudsters, Tricksters, and Fakers at the Gardner Museum on Thursday, September 5 from 7:00 – 8:00pm.

Whether it’s our cellphones or our computers, these devices help us to find information quickly and easily. But unfortunately, not all of that information is reliable: there are many fraudsters and scammers trying to mislead us and manipulate the information we receive. So, how can you tell the difference between accurate information and “fake news”? How can you tell if what you are seeing is a reliable link, or just a scammer trying to get your personal details? Media historian and former broadcaster Donna Halper will give you some helpful hints and important facts about how to keep your devices safe from scammers, and how to avoid being fooled by “fake news.”

There will be a museum-hosted reception at 6:30pm.