Take9
@pausetake9.bsky.social
Protect yourself and others from cyber attacks with a 9-second pause. Learn more about #Take9 👉 https://bit.ly/_PauseTake9
Want to learn how to avoid scams while holiday shopping? 🎁
Girls Who Hack (@girlswhohack.bsky.social) founder Bianca Lewis (@biascilab.bsky.social) and DoSomething are hosting How to Catch a Scammer, a free online event on Friday, 11/21 at 7:00 PM ET.
👉 Register HERE: https://bit.ly/49TsBBE
Girls Who Hack (@girlswhohack.bsky.social) founder Bianca Lewis (@biascilab.bsky.social) and DoSomething are hosting How to Catch a Scammer, a free online event on Friday, 11/21 at 7:00 PM ET.
👉 Register HERE: https://bit.ly/49TsBBE
November 17, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Want to learn how to avoid scams while holiday shopping? 🎁
Girls Who Hack (@girlswhohack.bsky.social) founder Bianca Lewis (@biascilab.bsky.social) and DoSomething are hosting How to Catch a Scammer, a free online event on Friday, 11/21 at 7:00 PM ET.
👉 Register HERE: https://bit.ly/49TsBBE
Girls Who Hack (@girlswhohack.bsky.social) founder Bianca Lewis (@biascilab.bsky.social) and DoSomething are hosting How to Catch a Scammer, a free online event on Friday, 11/21 at 7:00 PM ET.
👉 Register HERE: https://bit.ly/49TsBBE
Parents, does navigating today’s tech send you into a digital spiral?
Keeping kids safe online is hard, which is why we’re excited to share The Raising Digital Natives Toolkit – so you and your family can approach digital life safely.
Get your toolkit at raisingdigitalnatives.info
Keeping kids safe online is hard, which is why we’re excited to share The Raising Digital Natives Toolkit – so you and your family can approach digital life safely.
Get your toolkit at raisingdigitalnatives.info
October 31, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Parents, does navigating today’s tech send you into a digital spiral?
Keeping kids safe online is hard, which is why we’re excited to share The Raising Digital Natives Toolkit – so you and your family can approach digital life safely.
Get your toolkit at raisingdigitalnatives.info
Keeping kids safe online is hard, which is why we’re excited to share The Raising Digital Natives Toolkit – so you and your family can approach digital life safely.
Get your toolkit at raisingdigitalnatives.info
New habit: pause and #Take9 seconds to check suspicious links and pop-ups to protect yourself from online scams.
Smart habits keep everyone safer. More from the Newmark Civic Life series hosted by @92ndstreety.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/3KM4YR4
Smart habits keep everyone safer. More from the Newmark Civic Life series hosted by @92ndstreety.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/3KM4YR4
Cybersecurity is the Backbone of Democracy - GCA | Global Cyber Alliance | Working to Eradicate Cyber Risk
Cybersecurity is not just a technical issue—it is fundamental to the survival of democratic systems. This panel explores the connection.
bit.ly
October 20, 2025 at 2:41 PM
New habit: pause and #Take9 seconds to check suspicious links and pop-ups to protect yourself from online scams.
Smart habits keep everyone safer. More from the Newmark Civic Life series hosted by @92ndstreety.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/3KM4YR4
Smart habits keep everyone safer. More from the Newmark Civic Life series hosted by @92ndstreety.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/3KM4YR4
Hot off the press 🔥 1 in 10 Americans have lost money from a scam attempt, according to the 2025 Consumer Cyber Readiness Report.
Along with @consumerreports.org and @gca.bsky.social, we're excited to announce the 2025 Consumer Cyber Readiness Report, kicking off #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth. The report examines American consumer attitudes toward digital privacy and security.
🐺🐑💻🔒Dive in: www.aspendigital.org/report/2025-...
🐺🐑💻🔒Dive in: www.aspendigital.org/report/2025-...
October 13, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Hot off the press 🔥 1 in 10 Americans have lost money from a scam attempt, according to the 2025 Consumer Cyber Readiness Report.
It’s October… you know what that means: a whole month of sneaking frauds and scams into convos → because it’s #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth! As AI grows, scams spread faster than memes. Don’t get tricked. #Take9 seconds before you click.
#JoinThePause
#JoinThePause
October 10, 2025 at 6:00 PM
It’s October… you know what that means: a whole month of sneaking frauds and scams into convos → because it’s #CybersecurityAwarenessMonth! As AI grows, scams spread faster than memes. Don’t get tricked. #Take9 seconds before you click.
#JoinThePause
#JoinThePause
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As the FTC warns on this new scam, I got one yesterday (image below). Remember to PAUSE & #Take9 before responding to unsolicited outreach (and threats) online. Learn more at the FTC: consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-ale... and with @pausetake9.bsky.social cc @gate15.bsky.social #scams
July 22, 2025 at 11:42 AM
As the FTC warns on this new scam, I got one yesterday (image below). Remember to PAUSE & #Take9 before responding to unsolicited outreach (and threats) online. Learn more at the FTC: consumer.ftc.gov/consumer-ale... and with @pausetake9.bsky.social cc @gate15.bsky.social #scams
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Only you can cyber-save your parents.
Help them stay safe online.
Master the basics at pausetake9.org/protect-your...
#Take9 #CyberCivilDefense
Master the basics at pausetake9.org/protect-your...
#Take9 #CyberCivilDefense
July 18, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Only you can cyber-save your parents.
Help them stay safe online.
Master the basics at pausetake9.org/protect-your...
#Take9 #CyberCivilDefense
Master the basics at pausetake9.org/protect-your...
#Take9 #CyberCivilDefense
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I love the work Craig Newmark is doing with #Take9, and I was just thinking about how the stop-and-pause approach is helpful not just for avoiding scams, but also for identifying sarcasm, for avoiding making impetuous replies online, etc.
Imposter scams hit military families hard.
- Veterans are 2x more likely to lose money.
- Active-duty members face 76% more identity theft.
pausetake9 teamed up with bluestarfamilies and wefightcybercrime to share one simple step
#Take9 #CyberCivilDefense pausetake9.org/join
- Veterans are 2x more likely to lose money.
- Active-duty members face 76% more identity theft.
pausetake9 teamed up with bluestarfamilies and wefightcybercrime to share one simple step
#Take9 #CyberCivilDefense pausetake9.org/join
Take9
Learn how to protect yourself from cyber threats. Take 9 seconds to pause and think before engaging with suspicious emails, messages, or links to avoid phishing and online scams.
pausetake9.org
July 18, 2025 at 4:02 PM
I love the work Craig Newmark is doing with #Take9, and I was just thinking about how the stop-and-pause approach is helpful not just for avoiding scams, but also for identifying sarcasm, for avoiding making impetuous replies online, etc.
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#TechSoup is proud to partner on the launch of #Take9: pause 9 seconds before you click, download, or share. A short pause goes a long way.
Join us to protect your information & build a safer, stronger community.
👉 spr.ly/60444tfTg
#CyberSecurity #Nonprofits #CybersecurityAwareness
Join us to protect your information & build a safer, stronger community.
👉 spr.ly/60444tfTg
#CyberSecurity #Nonprofits #CybersecurityAwareness
July 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
#TechSoup is proud to partner on the launch of #Take9: pause 9 seconds before you click, download, or share. A short pause goes a long way.
Join us to protect your information & build a safer, stronger community.
👉 spr.ly/60444tfTg
#CyberSecurity #Nonprofits #CybersecurityAwareness
Join us to protect your information & build a safer, stronger community.
👉 spr.ly/60444tfTg
#CyberSecurity #Nonprofits #CybersecurityAwareness
Cybersecurity Starter Pack includes:
📲MFA Apps
🔐A monologue on why passkeys are best
💬Signal, of course
📧10 scam alert newsletter subscriptions
👀”That’s a scam” reflex
🤨Deep distrust of QR codes
Now with extra hypervigilance!
📲MFA Apps
🔐A monologue on why passkeys are best
💬Signal, of course
📧10 scam alert newsletter subscriptions
👀”That’s a scam” reflex
🤨Deep distrust of QR codes
Now with extra hypervigilance!
July 15, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Cybersecurity Starter Pack includes:
📲MFA Apps
🔐A monologue on why passkeys are best
💬Signal, of course
📧10 scam alert newsletter subscriptions
👀”That’s a scam” reflex
🤨Deep distrust of QR codes
Now with extra hypervigilance!
📲MFA Apps
🔐A monologue on why passkeys are best
💬Signal, of course
📧10 scam alert newsletter subscriptions
👀”That’s a scam” reflex
🤨Deep distrust of QR codes
Now with extra hypervigilance!
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Let's bring Cyber Security education to young girls and teens 💫 Follow @biascilab.bsky.social for cool content like this 😎
If you want to learn more and get involved in tech check out GetCyberSmart.com and GirlsWhoHack.com
Follow @pausetake9.bsky.social and their mission 💯
If you want to learn more and get involved in tech check out GetCyberSmart.com and GirlsWhoHack.com
Follow @pausetake9.bsky.social and their mission 💯
July 14, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Let's bring Cyber Security education to young girls and teens 💫 Follow @biascilab.bsky.social for cool content like this 😎
If you want to learn more and get involved in tech check out GetCyberSmart.com and GirlsWhoHack.com
Follow @pausetake9.bsky.social and their mission 💯
If you want to learn more and get involved in tech check out GetCyberSmart.com and GirlsWhoHack.com
Follow @pausetake9.bsky.social and their mission 💯
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The off button on your phone may be the most simple but often overlooked security feature on your phone. Check out the latest on Cyber Shorthanded to learn more. cybershorthanded.substack.com/p/turn-off-y...
#take9 and #CyberCivilDefense
#take9 and #CyberCivilDefense
Turn Off Your F@$king Phone
But not for the reason you think.
cybershorthanded.substack.com
July 11, 2025 at 3:35 PM
The off button on your phone may be the most simple but often overlooked security feature on your phone. Check out the latest on Cyber Shorthanded to learn more. cybershorthanded.substack.com/p/turn-off-y...
#take9 and #CyberCivilDefense
#take9 and #CyberCivilDefense
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Cyber incidents affecting K-12 schools are routine, but resources are scarce for communities on the front lines of the cybercrime epidemic. On 7/11, IST hosts practitioners & experts to discuss how the FCC’s Universal Service Fund can be used to improve K-12 #cybersecurity.
🛡️ Register to join us:
🛡️ Register to join us:
Welcome! You're invited to join IST's webinar, On the Front Lines: Utilizing the Universal Service Fund to Support K-12 Cybersecurity. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email.
Educational agencies continue to be targeted by ransomware actors and other cyber criminals. As we've seen with the recent PowerSchool breach and re-victimization, some of our most vulnerable communit...
us02web.zoom.us
July 9, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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@pausetake9.bsky.social teamed up with @dosomethingtoday.bsky.social to help young folks stay safe online.
Fake jobs. AI cons. Scholarship scams. This stuff hits our kids hardest.
Worth a watch.
pausetake9.org/protect-your...
#Take9 #CyberCivilDefense
Fake jobs. AI cons. Scholarship scams. This stuff hits our kids hardest.
Worth a watch.
pausetake9.org/protect-your...
#Take9 #CyberCivilDefense
July 8, 2025 at 10:39 AM
@pausetake9.bsky.social teamed up with @dosomethingtoday.bsky.social to help young folks stay safe online.
Fake jobs. AI cons. Scholarship scams. This stuff hits our kids hardest.
Worth a watch.
pausetake9.org/protect-your...
#Take9 #CyberCivilDefense
Fake jobs. AI cons. Scholarship scams. This stuff hits our kids hardest.
Worth a watch.
pausetake9.org/protect-your...
#Take9 #CyberCivilDefense
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We're coming off a fantastic several days at @aspenideas.bsky.social, where @scoconnell.bsky.social and @vivianschiller.bsky.social joined sessions on critical infrastructure defense, global tech regulation, human-centered AI, and the power of local journalism. Catch a few photos here 📸 #AspenIdeas
July 3, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We're coming off a fantastic several days at @aspenideas.bsky.social, where @scoconnell.bsky.social and @vivianschiller.bsky.social joined sessions on critical infrastructure defense, global tech regulation, human-centered AI, and the power of local journalism. Catch a few photos here 📸 #AspenIdeas
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Congresswoman @repstaceyplaskett.bsky.social, representative of the U.S. Virgin Islands, opened the #CyberCivilDefense Summit with remarks on the need to ensure U.S. #territories are not left behind in efforts to harden the nation’s critical infrastructure against cyber threats.
June 26, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Congresswoman @repstaceyplaskett.bsky.social, representative of the U.S. Virgin Islands, opened the #CyberCivilDefense Summit with remarks on the need to ensure U.S. #territories are not left behind in efforts to harden the nation’s critical infrastructure against cyber threats.
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@cyberscoop.bsky.social scooped our Roadmap to Community Cyber Defense - it's time to supercharge volunteers to protect our communities from cyber attacks #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
Cyber experts call for supercharging volunteer network to protect community organizations
To defend “target rich, resource poor” critical infrastructure from cyberattacks, the U.S. must expand its patchwork volunteer system, a new report concludes.
cyberscoop.com
June 17, 2025 at 6:09 PM
@cyberscoop.bsky.social scooped our Roadmap to Community Cyber Defense - it's time to supercharge volunteers to protect our communities from cyber attacks #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
We’ve teamed up with DoSomething to help young people Spot the Scam. 💻🔍
Cyber pro Skyler White from Microsoft breaks down the top online scams targeting teens, from fake jobs to AI deception, and how to stay safe. #Take9
www.youtube.com/watch?v=avk-...
Cyber pro Skyler White from Microsoft breaks down the top online scams targeting teens, from fake jobs to AI deception, and how to stay safe. #Take9
www.youtube.com/watch?v=avk-...
www.youtube.com
July 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
We’ve teamed up with DoSomething to help young people Spot the Scam. 💻🔍
Cyber pro Skyler White from Microsoft breaks down the top online scams targeting teens, from fake jobs to AI deception, and how to stay safe. #Take9
www.youtube.com/watch?v=avk-...
Cyber pro Skyler White from Microsoft breaks down the top online scams targeting teens, from fake jobs to AI deception, and how to stay safe. #Take9
www.youtube.com/watch?v=avk-...
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Check out the new substack by Jeff Greene, whether you’re a cyber operator, a policy professional, or just “cyber curious", and see why we should stop talking about losing in cybersecurity and start empowering people to do their part to protect the nation.
cybershorthanded.substack.com
cybershorthanded.substack.com
Cyber Shorthanded | Jeff Greene | Substack
Thoughts on cyber, and maybe a little hockey, for everyone. Click to read Cyber Shorthanded, by Jeff Greene, a Substack publication with hundreds of subscribers.
cybershorthanded.substack.com
June 30, 2025 at 11:34 PM
Check out the new substack by Jeff Greene, whether you’re a cyber operator, a policy professional, or just “cyber curious", and see why we should stop talking about losing in cybersecurity and start empowering people to do their part to protect the nation.
cybershorthanded.substack.com
cybershorthanded.substack.com
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How can we support cybersecurity at the state, local, and tribal levels? We explore this and other questions in an expert series on intergovernmental cyber policy. As part of it, Stefani Jones dives into evolving roles in cyber policy. Read her insights: www.aspendigital.org/blog/state-a...
June 24, 2025 at 4:35 PM
How can we support cybersecurity at the state, local, and tribal levels? We explore this and other questions in an expert series on intergovernmental cyber policy. As part of it, Stefani Jones dives into evolving roles in cyber policy. Read her insights: www.aspendigital.org/blog/state-a...
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FBI PSA: Criminals Posing as Legitimate Health Insurers & Fraud Investigators to Commit Health Care Fraud. A good reminder to PAUSE & #Take9 before clicking and sharing personal info online. Learn more @pausetake9.bsky.social cc @gate15.bsky.social 🔗 www.ic3.gov/PSA/2025/PSA... #health #healthcare
June 30, 2025 at 11:33 AM
FBI PSA: Criminals Posing as Legitimate Health Insurers & Fraud Investigators to Commit Health Care Fraud. A good reminder to PAUSE & #Take9 before clicking and sharing personal info online. Learn more @pausetake9.bsky.social cc @gate15.bsky.social 🔗 www.ic3.gov/PSA/2025/PSA... #health #healthcare
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Girls Who Hack and I are excited to announce our partnership with @pausetake9.bsky.social
One way to keep yourself and your community safe is by pausing and taking 9 seconds when you see something suspicious on the Internet.
Pause, Think, Report
Learn more at: bit.ly/GirlsWhoHack-Take9
#take9
One way to keep yourself and your community safe is by pausing and taking 9 seconds when you see something suspicious on the Internet.
Pause, Think, Report
Learn more at: bit.ly/GirlsWhoHack-Take9
#take9
June 23, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Girls Who Hack and I are excited to announce our partnership with @pausetake9.bsky.social
One way to keep yourself and your community safe is by pausing and taking 9 seconds when you see something suspicious on the Internet.
Pause, Think, Report
Learn more at: bit.ly/GirlsWhoHack-Take9
#take9
One way to keep yourself and your community safe is by pausing and taking 9 seconds when you see something suspicious on the Internet.
Pause, Think, Report
Learn more at: bit.ly/GirlsWhoHack-Take9
#take9
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We're excited to announce our partnership with @pausetake9.bsky.social
One way to keep yourself and your community safe is by pausing and taking 9 seconds when you see something suspicious on the Internet.
Pause, Think, and Report if necessary
Learn more at: bit.ly/GirlsWhoHack-Take9
#take9
One way to keep yourself and your community safe is by pausing and taking 9 seconds when you see something suspicious on the Internet.
Pause, Think, and Report if necessary
Learn more at: bit.ly/GirlsWhoHack-Take9
#take9
June 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
We're excited to announce our partnership with @pausetake9.bsky.social
One way to keep yourself and your community safe is by pausing and taking 9 seconds when you see something suspicious on the Internet.
Pause, Think, and Report if necessary
Learn more at: bit.ly/GirlsWhoHack-Take9
#take9
One way to keep yourself and your community safe is by pausing and taking 9 seconds when you see something suspicious on the Internet.
Pause, Think, and Report if necessary
Learn more at: bit.ly/GirlsWhoHack-Take9
#take9
16 Billion Passwords across Apple, Facebook and Google were leaked.
Here’s what to do:
🧘PAUSE and #Take9
✋Don’t click suspicious links offering help
🔐Change your passwords to passkeys
www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
Here’s what to do:
🧘PAUSE and #Take9
✋Don’t click suspicious links offering help
🔐Change your passwords to passkeys
www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
16 Billion Apple, Facebook, Google And Other Passwords Leaked
As 16 billion credentials are confirmed as having been leaked, is it time to switch from passwords to passkeys?
www.forbes.com
June 23, 2025 at 5:21 PM
16 Billion Passwords across Apple, Facebook and Google were leaked.
Here’s what to do:
🧘PAUSE and #Take9
✋Don’t click suspicious links offering help
🔐Change your passwords to passkeys
www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
Here’s what to do:
🧘PAUSE and #Take9
✋Don’t click suspicious links offering help
🔐Change your passwords to passkeys
www.forbes.com/sites/daveyw...
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At #RSAC this spring, @vivianschiller.bsky.social joined @craignewmark.bsky.social raignewmark.bsky.social#ZeroDayay co-creator Michael Schmidt, and Wondros president Kiersten E. Todt for a session on cyber messages that mobilize.
Catch a snippet of Craig's remarks here#Take9e#CyberCivilDefensese
Catch a snippet of Craig's remarks here#Take9e#CyberCivilDefensese
June 17, 2025 at 5:30 PM
At #RSAC this spring, @vivianschiller.bsky.social joined @craignewmark.bsky.social raignewmark.bsky.social#ZeroDayay co-creator Michael Schmidt, and Wondros president Kiersten E. Todt for a session on cyber messages that mobilize.
Catch a snippet of Craig's remarks here#Take9e#CyberCivilDefensese
Catch a snippet of Craig's remarks here#Take9e#CyberCivilDefensese