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Business Wire
05-08-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Proxyware Partners with LeadingAge Virginia to Safeguard Older Virginians from Escalating Cyber Crime
MCLEAN, Va.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Proxyware, a digital safety company with specific focus on cybercrime prevention announces its strategic partnership with LeadingAge Virginia, the association representing not-for-profit aging services organizations across the Commonwealth, to enhance online safety for older Virginians. "Older adults deserve not just physical safety, but digital safety as well." This announcement follows a successful pilot program in Virginia retirement communities serving older adults where Proxyware technology intercepted nearly 16 million cyberattacks in 2024 alone. With cybercriminals increasingly targeting older Americans, many of whom are less equipped to spot and defend against sophisticated scams, LeadingAge Virginia is supporting innovative, mission-aligned solutions to meet this growing threat. 'Older adults deserve not just physical safety, but digital safety as well,' said Melissa Andrews, president and CEO of LeadingAge Virginia. 'Proxyware has created a technology that doesn't just react to cyberthreats, it preemptively diverts and dismantles them before they can reach our communities. As a nonprofit network that prioritizes dignity, independence, and well-being for aging populations, we believe Proxyware represents a vital step forward.' Proxyware works by deploying digital decoys designed to mimic vulnerable populations, attracting cybercriminals and intercepting threats at the source. This proactive strategy reduces risk to real people and provides actionable intelligence that supports community safety and law enforcement investigations. A Trusted Partner in Action The impact of Proxyware is already being felt in communities serving older adults where the software is in place in select locations. According to a LeadingAge Virginia member, since implementing Proxyware in their communities, they've seen first-hand how effective this technology is in protecting residents from phishing attempts, scams, and other online threats. The executive said, 'It brings peace of mind not just to older adults, but also to their families and caregivers.' A Nationwide Call to Action The goal is to expand Proxyware installations across aging service providers nationwide—prioritizing senior housing, assisted living, and digital literacy programs. Key initiatives include: Cyber Crime Protection for Older Adults: Extending Proxyware's reach to safeguard more older Americans from online scams, identity theft, and malicious content. Community Education & Outreach: Supporting providers in rolling out easy-to-understand digital safety training to help residents recognize and avoid cyber threats. Advocacy for Prevention-Based Tech: Partnering with mission-aligned organizations and public agencies to advocate for technology that works preemptively—not reactively—to protect aging populations. 'We are honored to have LeadingAge Virginia's support in this effort,' said Chris Olson, founder of Proxyware. 'They understand the urgent need to protect older Virginians in a rapidly evolving digital world from targeted AI-based scams to Medicare fraud to tech support scams. Together, we can make digital safety a standard of care in every senior living community.' About LeadingAge Virginia LeadingAge Virginia is an association of not-for-profit aging services organizations serving residents and clients across the continuum including life plan/continuing care retirement communities, area agencies on aging, affordable housing, assisted living, nursing homes, adult day centers, hospice and other home and community-based services. For more information, please visit About Proxyware Proxyware is a revolutionary cybersecurity technology that leverages proxies and personas to become the victim in cyberattacks. By doing so, Proxyware can safely detect and neutralize threats without putting real individuals at risk. This advanced approach allows Proxyware to defeat sophisticated cloaking techniques used by cybercriminals, ensuring that the online safety of individuals, businesses, and governments is never compromised. Through innovative solutions and cutting-edge technology, Proxyware is committed to securing the digital world. For more information on Proxyware or to learn how your organization can deploy this technology to protect older adults, visit
Yahoo
30-04-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Most everything is $25-and-under at Tacoma's newest pizzeria, opening Wednesday
Fondi Pizzeria opens its new Tacoma restaurant Wednesday, April 30, with the same menu and mentality as its older sibling in Gig Harbor. 'We are really looking forward to being part of the community and filling a gap for families,' said co-owner Chris Olson on Tuesday. Fans of the Fondi across the bridge, which debuted in 2015 but became independent in 2019, when Olson and a team of investors rescued the dying brand from its corporate parent company, will recognize the goods. Pies — 12-inches only — are crafted with a 20-year-old sourdough, hand-stretched to order and baked for all of 90 seconds ($16-$25). While Gig Harbor uses a wood-fired Wood Stone oven, Proctor has been outfitted with a Ferrari-red Fiero Forni stone oven that's gas-powered. Classic pizzas include a margherita, the Milano with Cascioppo Bros. Italian sausage and herbed chicken, and a quadruple-cheese with house tomato sauce. Specialty pies range from the Mamma Roma with caramelized onions, sausage and cheese to a white pie with pears, prosciutto and balsamic. Salads are also a hit from the other Fondi, available in three sizes of keeping to yourself or sharing ($9-$24). A cup of zuppa di pomodoro always comes with a breadstick. A few other appetizers, including a white-bean spread, bruschetta and pepperoni rolls, and a trio of pastas complete the savory menu. Finish with cheesecake, crème brûlée, raspberry-lemon cheesecake and affogato with Caffe Umbria espresso. From the bar, cocktails ($14-$18) focus on classics, from a negroni and Manhattan to an amaretto sour and a few varieties of cosmos. Olson called out the old-fashioned of 100-proof Old Forester bourbon aged in-house with cherry bitters and orange liqueur. There's also a modest selection of red and white wines from Italy and the Northwest as well as beer — a house IPA and amber among them. Co-owner Chris Olson and his team have been hard at work on the former Millhouse and The Blind Pig space at 2515 N. Proctor St. since late last year. They knocked down a few walls, painting them in warm orange and yellows reminiscent of a Tuscan sunset, hung black frames with art-deco posters of Italian brands, and installed modern lighting. Big old windows also provide ample natural light during the day. 'I wanted it to be light and bright,' said Olson on Tuesday. 'The concept is great for this footprint.' The dining room is flexible in that tables can be arranged to accommodate large groups and families with kids, while the bar offers 10 or so stools. Order and pay at the counter, but staff comes around to assist with additional needs. At lunch, the restaurant serves a slightly truncated menu that adds a few paninis, $13 personal 10-inch pies, and a $12 soup-and-salad combo ($13 for half-panini and one of the two sides). Bottles of wine are half-off every Wednesday, and on school nights, from 2-5 p.m. dine-in only, take advantage of the $34 'pizza per due' deal: one pizza, one medium salad and two beverages (soda, bottle of Peroni, pint of amber, glass of house red or white wine). ▪ 2515 N. Proctor St., Tacoma, 253-301-2994, ▪ Sunday-Thursday 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m., Friday-Saturday 11 a.m.-9 p.m. ▪ Details: counter-service, all-ages pizzeria with stone-oven, Neapolitan-style pies, salads and apps, plus lunch deals and full bar
