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Older adults and vulnerable populations are some of the most susceptible people to cyber crime. Many feel ashamed to disclose being victims. There’s a noticeable shortage in relevant educational resources for "everyday" cyber crime victims, despite the fact that cyber crime is rising in frequency and complexity. In 2024, there were over 3000 data breaches in the US, and over a billion people were impacted by their data being compromised.
To help under resourced victims, especially older adults, we have developed free "cyber care" curriculum that covers cybersecurity basics, online safety practices, and tips on maintaining good cyber hygiene. Additionally, we serve people with disabilities, health conditions, and low-income or disadvantaged groups.
We continually update our workshops to include new information on trends in common cyber scams, the role of artificial intelligence in cyber crime, and we suggest resources and best practices to our workshop participants. As of 2024, Cyber Care (which is part of our Learn About Data project) was born. Our goal is to provide free and accessible education on cybersecurity topics for older adults and vulnerable populations that is easy to understand and has a positive impact. Our 2026-2027 curriculum will be taught in partnership with the Manhattan Global Shapers.
Center: Cybersecurity awareness workshop at Morningside Retirement.
Right: Cybersecurity awareness workshop at Riverside Church.
Left: Cybersecurity awareness workshop for Riverside's "Business and Professional Women's Group"
Image in header by the Knight Foundation.
Who We Are
Laura Scherling, Ed.D. is the founder of Cyber Care. While conducting research for her book, Future of Hacking, it was clear that few supports for hacking victims, particularly older adults, exist. Scherling, a designer, researcher, and author, researches topics like digital transformation, cybersecurity, and tech ethics, decided to create a curriculum to help vulnerable individuals. Scherling a lecturer at Columbia University in the Tech Policy and Innovation concentration.
Emmanuel Ikenna Ohiri is the Outgoing Curator of the Manhattan Hub of the Global Shapers Community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, where he leads Shapers for Cyber Care with Dr. Laura Scherling, a 2026 Innovation Prize-winning partnership that delivers free cybersecurity workshops to vulnerable communities. He also leads the hub's Shred the Debt campaign to erase medical debt for New York families. Outside of Global Shapers, his work centers on diplomacy, responsible foreign policy, and participatory governance across the United Nations and U.S. government.
Victoire Mandonnaud is the Curator of the Manhattan Hub of the Global Shapers Community, an initiative of the World Economic Forum, where she co-leads Shapers for Cyber Care with Emmanuel Ikenna Ohiri, former Curator, and Dr. Laura Scherling, a 2026 Innovation Prize-winning partnership that delivers free cybersecurity workshops to vulnerable communities.
Victoire Mandonnaud is focused on turning future-oriented ideas into implemented systems. Partnerships Associate for Dr. Mohieldin, Special Envoy on Financing Sustainable Development, Victoire created On My Way, a real-time SDG mobilization and coordination platform, and leads The Global Call, a youth-led initiative active in over 170 countries that translates global agendas into local implementation. She holds a BA/MIA from Columbia University, where she was admitted for her PhD. Victoire is also an artist, with paintings and photographs exhibited in New York and Paris. Her 13 track album can also be found on Spotify as The Victories, The Very Best Of.
150+ STUDENTS
150+ STUDENTS
5 organization partners
5 organization partners
free workshops
free workshops
Data-Driven Results
Data-Driven Results
Have you been hacked? If you are in danger and live in the USA, call 911.
If you are not in immediate danger, we recommend these resources:
Identity Theft Resource Center
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