Show HN: Hackers for Granny (defense against industrialized elder fraud)

Category: security

Tags: elder-fraud, security-tool, scam-detection

Score: 5.7/10 (Innovation: 5, Technical: 5, Documentation: 6, Utility: 7)

This project presents a manifesto and a desktop tool (Granny Kate) to detect and disrupt remote-access scams targeting the elderly, based on research into industrial-scale fraud kill chains. It combines technical detection with a community-driven call to action, making it a practical and socially impactful initiative.

Target audience: security researchers, developers, tech-savvy individuals helping elderly relatives

Repository: https://professorsigmund.com/praxis/hackers_for_granny_manifesto.html

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