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The advice to take a breath before making a decision is usually the right move. That approach should extend into our on-line lives. That's why I am happy to support Craig Newmark Philanthropies Take9 campaign. Take a 9 second pause and think before you click, download, or share. A short pause goes a long way and can protect yourself, your community and our nation #Take9 https://pausetake9.org/ Why 9 seconds you ask? The same reason prices end in .99 -- to take the edge off the price and make it seem more reasonable.

**Awareness** During this time of the year, there are many non-profit organizations that are raising money. Unfortunately, SCAMMERS are also trying to get money. Stay alert ⚠️ Principal Financial Group shares tips of how to spot scams. It is important that you share this with your friends and family. Especially, the senior citizens in your life. Quick takeaways 🔷 Get familiar with types of imposter scams and what they all have in common (a person acting like someone they’re not). 🔷 Understand what red flags to look for, such as words that trigger fear or urgency. 🔷 Take proactive steps to protect yourself when something feels off. https://lnkd.in/eyahEBeJ

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Lots of great tips here! As EOFY approaches, it's important to remember that scammers ramp up their efforts! Remember to verify everything: Always check the credentials of any contact claiming to be from a government body, charity, or financial institution, and most importantly, report the email or sms if it doesn't add up.

Lots of interesting data points in this report, but the bit on "false election contributions" caught my eye as the political cycle hits hyperdrive here in the US (and other places). But it wasn't what I thought. I'd imagined from the write-up that this was tricking people into actually donating somewhere else or somehow exceeding donation limits, etc. It's much simpler: attackers are pretending to ask for campaign donations and are just stealing the money instead. For attackers, simpler remains better. Full report at https://lnkd.in/gzFUQkBV

🚨 Stay Alert: Scammers are more active as EOFY approaches! 🚨 As the financial year comes to a close, it’s important to stay on guard. Scammers are particularly active during this time, targeting individuals and businesses with various schemes, including fake tax rebates, charity scams, and more. Remember to verify everything: Always check the credentials of any contact claiming to be from a government body, charity, or financial institution, and report the email or sms if it doesn't add up. Grab our Tax Time toolkit now, and be prepared this EOFY: https://lnkd.in/gjPyk2Ar #ScamAlert #EOFY #ProtectYourself #TaxTimeScams

Yes, libraries are targets for online attacks. So are small businesses, local governments, and non-profits. If you're online - you're a target. Some of the attackers are after money - financial details or access to get $. Some of them are after personal information to sell for $. Others are looking to disrupt government, commerce, or services. Some are trying to get into systems affiliated with other targets, using trust to get in elsewhere. No organization is too small to go after. https://lnkd.in/eAyJmVQF

Is your NFP client information safe? Check out our top tips for how to keep your information secure using Microsoft 365. Our consultants have drawn upon their years of experience and compiled their top tips to help you safeguard your sensitive data and protect against potential threats. With Microsoft 365 being a popular platform for NFP's to store information, we wanted to share some simple ways to equip your team with the know-how to get the most out of the tools available.  

Tell grandpa to download Signal https://lnkd.in/gnhG_SAX ! The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) strongly suggested against using SMS (text messaging) for communication due to what's presumed to be a significant compromise of the domestic telecommunications network. While downloading a new messenger app that supports end-to-end encryption seems like an obvious choice, also consider migrating your 2FA authentication to non text message / SMS based methods. My preferences for 2FA methods: 1. PassKey / FIDO2 WebAuthn* https://lnkd.in/gtWYjtcf 2. U2F (Universal Two Factor) compatible FIDO compliant keys* : YubiKey, Titan Key etc 3. Push notifications to approve sign in. 4. TOTP (Time based one time password) : Google Authenticator, Microsoft Authenticator etc 5. SMS 6. Nothing * When used properly, these are phishing resistant. What do you use for your second factor? #cybersecurity #2fa #passkey

#standwithUkraine #freedom #democracy There are no small donations. One of the most outstanding people of our time, in my opinion, is Ihor Lachenkov, also known as Lachen. https://lnkd.in/eWkyhAqK He has proven that an ordinary person can make significant changes in society. That donations of just 2-5 euros can change the situation on the front lines. That electronic signatures and petitions can have an impact. Maybe not a drastic one, but at the very least, they force those in power to hide, creating discomfort and pressure. At Innocode, there are only 50 of us, but we see our influence. We impact our clients' businesses, we grow together through years of cooperation, and we improve the space around us. (See Villa Yuliietka in Lviv, Ukraine). We have conceived another ambitious goal—we are organizing a charity auction to support Ukrainian Army. We will be raising funds for evacuation vehicles to save our soldiers. If you are able, please come on August 18th (Villa Yuliietka, Lviv). The registration form will be in the first comment. And if you can't attend in person, you can immediately donate your 2-5 Euros/Dollars here. https://lnkd.in/egNAc_QX Make your personal-sized impact on a big goal. 💙 💛