To protect citizens from rising cyber threats, Wake County, the City of Raleigh, and the Town of Cary are teaming up to offer free cybersecurity workshops for October’s Cybersecurity Awareness Month. These events aim to educate and protect two groups often targeted online: senior citizens and small businesses. In 2023, an alarming $3.4 billion was stolen from Americans aged 60 and older, while 41% of small businesses faced cyber-attacks, according to the Wake County.