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All meetings are currently on Zoom
At this time, all PhACT meetings will be online, using the Zoom web conferencing platform. Registration is required to attend the meetings. See the links in the meeting descriptions below.Monthly Lectures
Monthly lectures are usually held on the third Saturday of each month (except in the summer and December), at 2:00 PM.The general public is more than welcome to attend our lectures. You do not need to be a PhACT member to attend.
For more information, contact Bob Glickman at president@phact.org
NOTE: Our Zoom meetings are occasionally live-streamed on YouTube.
Follow this link to the live YouTube stream.
(This is only active during a meeting, and not every meeting.)
Unfortunately, the YouTube stream is view-only. You will not be able to ask questions of the speaker.
(This is only active during a meeting, and not every meeting.)
Unfortunately, the YouTube stream is view-only. You will not be able to ask questions of the speaker.
Upcoming Meetings
Saturday, July 19, 2025 - Staying Safe and Skeptical in the Age of Scams
Scammers are more prevalent, and more convincing, than ever. In this presentation, Jon Michael shifts focus from engaging with believers in the paranormal to practical protection against fraud. Drawing on his background in computer engineering, social engineering, and cybersecurity, he'll walk us through the most common scams today, including phone calls, emails, texts, and online traps.
You’ll learn how these scams work, how to spot the warning signs, and what steps you can take to protect yourself and those around you. With real-world examples and clear, accessible explanations, this talk offers tools you can use immediately to stay safer in a connected world.
Registration is required for this meeting. Here is the registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kdmknlo0SReF606itppMvA
You’ll learn how these scams work, how to spot the warning signs, and what steps you can take to protect yourself and those around you. With real-world examples and clear, accessible explanations, this talk offers tools you can use immediately to stay safer in a connected world.
Registration is required for this meeting. Here is the registration link: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/kdmknlo0SReF606itppMvA
Jon Michael is a Computer Engineer at a large bank, with an education in Cybersecurity. He also hangs out with the hackers of DefCon919 on a monthly basis, practicing social engineering and computer hacking techniques. With extensive experience in IT infrastructure and a keen focus on digital security, Jon actively promotes critical thinking and skepticism as essential tools against misinformation. In his social media channel, "Jon Michael Has Questions," he explores conspiracy theories, paranormal claims, and common misconceptions, emphasizing skeptical inquiry and evidence based analysis.