Whether it’s an urgent text or a "too good to be true" deal, give yourself 9️⃣ seconds to think it through. A short pause goes a long way.
Learn more at https://pausetake9.org/
Too often, attackers aren’t even ‘hacking in’—they’re just logging in, IST’s Michael Klein told Governing's Jule Pattison-Gordon. “There are more stealthy ways... but the vast majority of situations we see are those kinds of basic cyber hygiene challenges." For more, see pausetake9.org! #PauseTake9
Scammers are getting smarter, but you can stay ahead of them. How? Count before you click! ⏱️
If you’re a new grad, you might be a scammer's next target. Their #1 weapon? Urgency.
Before you rush into that "perfect" job, Take9 seconds to pause and think before you click apply, download, or share: https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/how-can-new-graduates-avoid-being-scammed/
A new report from KnowBe4 found that scammers are using AI now more than ever.
Stay one step ahead with these habits:
💡Verify the source of any unusual requests
💡Use MFA, passkeys or password managers for all accounts
💡Limit the personal info you share publicly
PCMag caught up with Craig, founder of Take9, to talk more about our new “Count Before You Click” campaign, why AI is making scams harder to spot, and how a brief pause can defeat the "lizard-brain" impulse that scammers rely on: https://bit.ly/4uVIxv0
It is graduation season, which can be a time of celebration, but experts are issuing a warning as there is also an increased risk for scams as new graduates navigate jobs, housing, and finances for th...
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The 2026 World Cup is here and fake FIFA sites are selling bogus tickets and stealing passwords.
Stay protected:
✅ Check the URL: Type fifa.com directly. Watch out for typos.
✅ Ditch the too good to be true "deals:" If a $1,000 seat is listed for $60, it’s a trap.
✋Don’t click. Count! Pause and take 9️⃣ seconds before you click, download, or share.
Learn more at https://pausetake9.org/
Craig Newmark tells us about his star turn alongside Sesame Street's the Count. “I take [scams] personally," Newmark says. "It pisses me off.”
Our new campaign features beloved character and counting maven Sesame Street’s “The Count” to showcase the power of counting to 9, and Craig (from craigslist) to show that a quick pause can help prevent online frauds and scams.
Learn more at pausetake9.org
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The FBI is reporting a surge in "bank spoof call" scams where the caller ID looks 100% legitimate - even showing your actual bank’s name. It’s a convincing act, but you’re the one in control.
Learn more about how to stay safe: https://bit.ly/3Pmokid
