Adaptive Security announced on Mar. 23 the launch of free public training resources aimed at helping families protect older adults from artificial intelligence-enabled scams, such as voice cloning, deepfake videos, and impersonation fraud.
The initiative addresses a growing concern as Americans age 60 and older lost an estimated $81 billion to fraud last year, with experts warning that artificial intelligence is making scams more convincing and widespread. The training is available in 14 languages, including all official United Nations languages.
The course expands Adaptive Security’s public safety work. Earlier this year, the company partnered with Elliston Berry on educational resources for schools and families dealing with deepfake abuse targeting children. “AI has made scams faster, cheaper and far more convincing,” said Brian Long, co-founder and CEO of Adaptive Security. “A scammer can now clone a voice from a few seconds of audio and impersonate a family member in distress. Education is one of the most effective tools we have to stop this.”
The program includes real-world examples from cybersecurity experts like Brady Finta—a former FBI agent—and stories from victims such as Gary Schildhorn who nearly sent money after receiving a call using his son’s cloned voice. The course covers how scammers use tactics like government impersonation or romance manipulation to exploit trust.
“These scams are becoming more sophisticated and emotionally manipulative,” Finta said. “They are designed to create urgency and fear so people act before verifying the situation. Teaching people how to pause and confirm what’s happening can prevent significant financial loss.” Practical advice includes calling family members back on trusted numbers, creating verification code words within families, and avoiding pressured financial decisions.
Brian Long added: “Most people assume they would never fall for a scam… The reality is these attacks are designed to exploit trust and emotion. The best defense is knowing what to look for and having a plan before it happens.” Serving 800 global enterprise customers, Adaptive Security said its new training reflects rising concerns about AI-driven fraud affecting seniors.
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