1/ 💧 At the #WaterPro25 Conference, DEF CON Franklin founder Jake Braun laid it out plainly: America’s 50,000 water systems keep families safe—but hackers, ransomware gangs, and even foreign adversaries are targeting them.
September 18, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Four Years of Momentum: Craig Newmark Philanthropies and the Future of Memory Safety
https://www.abetterinternet.org/post/2026-craig-newmark/
https://www.abetterinternet.org/post/2026-craig-newmark/
February 14, 2026 at 12:41 AM
Just like Paul Revere warned of danger, I’m here to shout: Cyber attacks are coming! Actually, they’re already here.
That’s why I started @pausetake9.bsky.social to help us defend against cyber attacks that could disrupt life as we know it. #JointhePause at bit.ly/Take9-PaulRe... #Take9
That’s why I started @pausetake9.bsky.social to help us defend against cyber attacks that could disrupt life as we know it. #JointhePause at bit.ly/Take9-PaulRe... #Take9
April 18, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Just like Paul Revere warned of danger, I’m here to shout: Cyber attacks are coming! Actually, they’re already here.
That’s why I started @pausetake9.bsky.social to help us defend against cyber attacks that could disrupt life as we know it. #JointhePause at bit.ly/Take9-PaulRe... #Take9
That’s why I started @pausetake9.bsky.social to help us defend against cyber attacks that could disrupt life as we know it. #JointhePause at bit.ly/Take9-PaulRe... #Take9
This is about protecting your water and power supplies, your phone service, transportation.
#CyberCivilDefense
#take9
#CyberCivilDefense
#take9
"Not all cybersecurity resources are equally impactful for an organization, even if they're free."
ICYMI: CLTC's Grace Menna shares how the Cyber Resilience Corps is streamlining the process for community-based orgs to find help w/ cyber. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 www.linkedin.com/pulse/free-c...
ICYMI: CLTC's Grace Menna shares how the Cyber Resilience Corps is streamlining the process for community-based orgs to find help w/ cyber. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 www.linkedin.com/pulse/free-c...
Free cyber services are the missing link for nonprofits. Why aren’t they fully utilized?
A growing number of free or reduced-cost cybersecurity services are available to nonprofits across the US, yet most don’t know they exist. What’s missing? There is a serious disconnect in the cybersec...
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March 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
This is about protecting your water and power supplies, your phone service, transportation.
#CyberCivilDefense
#take9
#CyberCivilDefense
#take9
This is about protecting water supplies, since most in the US are vulnerable to cyber attacks
#take9
#CyberCivilDefense
#take9
#CyberCivilDefense
ICYMI last week, great joint effort from WaterISAC & the EPA: 'EPA, WaterISAC caution utilities on drone threats and cyber risks in evolving security landscape' industrialcyber.co/utilities-en... #cybersecurity #drones #water cc @gate15.bsky.social @craignewmark.bsky.social
EPA, WaterISAC caution utilities on drone threats and cyber risks in evolving security landscape - Industrial Cyber
EPA and WaterISAC caution utilities on drone threats and cyber risks in evolving cybersecurity landscape, provide mitigation.
industrialcyber.co
August 18, 2025 at 1:13 PM
This is about protecting water supplies, since most in the US are vulnerable to cyber attacks
#take9
#CyberCivilDefense
#take9
#CyberCivilDefense
This is about working together to protect our families, ourselves, and the country.
#take9
#CyberCivilDefense
#take9
#CyberCivilDefense
GCA thanks @craignewmark.bsky.social for his USD $500,000 contribution.
We will enhance projects related to the Internet Integrity Program, covering #routingsecurity @routingmanrs.bsky.social, #AIDE, & #DomainTrust.
globalcyberalliance.org/contribution...
#Cybersecurity #CyberCivilDefense
We will enhance projects related to the Internet Integrity Program, covering #routingsecurity @routingmanrs.bsky.social, #AIDE, & #DomainTrust.
globalcyberalliance.org/contribution...
#Cybersecurity #CyberCivilDefense
GCA announces USD $500K Contribution from Craig Newmark Philanthropies - GCA | Global Cyber Alliance | Working to Eradicate Cyber Risk
GCA announces $500,000 from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to defend people, organizations, and nations from cybersecurity threats.
globalcyberalliance.org
July 16, 2025 at 1:08 PM
This is about working together to protect our families, ourselves, and the country.
#take9
#CyberCivilDefense
#take9
#CyberCivilDefense
This is about protecting our homes, our families, our selves and the whole country
#take9
#CyberCivilDefense
#take9
#CyberCivilDefense
GCA thanks @craignewmark.bsky.social for his USD $500,000 contribution.
We will enhance projects related to the Internet Integrity Program, covering #routingsecurity @routingmanrs.bsky.social, #AIDE, & #DomainTrust.
globalcyberalliance.org/contribution...
#Cybersecurity #CyberCivilDefense
We will enhance projects related to the Internet Integrity Program, covering #routingsecurity @routingmanrs.bsky.social, #AIDE, & #DomainTrust.
globalcyberalliance.org/contribution...
#Cybersecurity #CyberCivilDefense
GCA announces USD $500K Contribution from Craig Newmark Philanthropies - GCA | Global Cyber Alliance | Working to Eradicate Cyber Risk
GCA announces $500,000 from Craig Newmark Philanthropies to defend people, organizations, and nations from cybersecurity threats.
globalcyberalliance.org
July 16, 2025 at 2:18 PM
This is about protecting our homes, our families, our selves and the whole country
#take9
#CyberCivilDefense
#take9
#CyberCivilDefense
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
"Iran has already targeted American water systems. It will do so again. The only question is whether all the default passwords will be changed before they strike."
Check out this timely op-ed by Franklin co-founder Jake Braun!
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
#CyberCivilDefense #Take9
Check out this timely op-ed by Franklin co-founder Jake Braun!
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/202...
#CyberCivilDefense #Take9
Opinion | U.S. water infrastructure is vulnerable to hacks. Iran knows it.
Many water facilities lack basic cybersecurity measures, making them vulnerable to adversaries.
www.washingtonpost.com
April 10, 2026 at 9:25 PM
Craig Newmark Philanthropies Funds CIAS Community Cybersecurity Clinic to Advance Digital Security
The Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS) at The University of Texas at San Antonio has recently been awarded a significant $100,000 grant from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, marking…
The Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS) at The University of Texas at San Antonio has recently been awarded a significant $100,000 grant from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, marking…
Craig Newmark Philanthropies Funds CIAS Community Cybersecurity Clinic to Advance Digital Security
The Center for Infrastructure Assurance and Security (CIAS) at The University of Texas at San Antonio has recently been awarded a significant $100,000 grant from Craig Newmark Philanthropies, marking a pivotal advancement in the realm of cybersecurity education and community service. This funding is allocated to bolster the CIAS's innovative Community Cybersecurity Clinic (C4), a groundbreaking initiative that offers vital cybersecurity services to under-resourced organizations while simultaneously providing UT San Antonio students with invaluable, hands-on cybersecurity training.
scienmag.com
September 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Between Norway’s dam sabotage and Poland’s narrowly-averted water shutdown, Russia’s global cyber campaign is escalating.
That's why DefConFranklin & partners like CyberpeaceInst @cltcberkeley.bsky.social @istorg.bsky.social stand ready to help with free tools, volunteers #CyberCivilDefense #take9
That's why DefConFranklin & partners like CyberpeaceInst @cltcberkeley.bsky.social @istorg.bsky.social stand ready to help with free tools, volunteers #CyberCivilDefense #take9
August 22, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Between Norway’s dam sabotage and Poland’s narrowly-averted water shutdown, Russia’s global cyber campaign is escalating.
That's why DefConFranklin & partners like CyberpeaceInst @cltcberkeley.bsky.social @istorg.bsky.social stand ready to help with free tools, volunteers #CyberCivilDefense #take9
That's why DefConFranklin & partners like CyberpeaceInst @cltcberkeley.bsky.social @istorg.bsky.social stand ready to help with free tools, volunteers #CyberCivilDefense #take9
The CRC has been recognized by CISA's CI Fortify initiative as a resource for strengthening community cyber resilience.
This reinforces that #cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and that #volunteers have a role to play.
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@cltcberkeley.bsky.social @craignewmark.bsky.social
This reinforces that #cybersecurity is a shared responsibility, and that #volunteers have a role to play.
shorturl.at/4DBvb
@cltcberkeley.bsky.social @craignewmark.bsky.social
A Federal Stamp of Approval: The Cyber Resilience Corps Recognized by CISA’s CI Fortify Initiative | Protect.ngo
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June 25, 2026 at 12:24 PM
This really is a big deal for protecting the country, small water supplies are vulnerable, already under attack.
#take9
#CyberCivilDefense
#take9
#CyberCivilDefense
Last week we joined NRWA at WaterPro in Phoenix to launch the Water Watch Center pilot. Program Director Paul Chang talked with water leaders about the cyber threat to rural utilities & our free support, already at work in 8 states. Next stop: nationwide.
#CyberCivilDefense #Take9 #WaterWatchCenter
#CyberCivilDefense #Take9 #WaterWatchCenter
September 23, 2026 at 5:56 PM
This really is a big deal for protecting the country, small water supplies are vulnerable, already under attack.
#take9
#CyberCivilDefense
#take9
#CyberCivilDefense
Much appreciated!
I gotta do a better job in these areas, though Blue Star Families is my way of supporting military families with my support, same for vets via the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
I'm hands on regarding cybersecurity re #CyberCivilDefense #take9 and related scam fighting...
I gotta do a better job in these areas, though Blue Star Families is my way of supporting military families with my support, same for vets via the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
I'm hands on regarding cybersecurity re #CyberCivilDefense #take9 and related scam fighting...
July 20, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Much appreciated!
I gotta do a better job in these areas, though Blue Star Families is my way of supporting military families with my support, same for vets via the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
I'm hands on regarding cybersecurity re #CyberCivilDefense #take9 and related scam fighting...
I gotta do a better job in these areas, though Blue Star Families is my way of supporting military families with my support, same for vets via the Bob Woodruff Foundation.
I'm hands on regarding cybersecurity re #CyberCivilDefense #take9 and related scam fighting...
April 11, 2025 at 1:34 PM
(please share!)
#CyberMonday is prime time for hackers. Don’t forget to #Take9.
Learn more at PauseTake9.org.
#CyberCivilDefense
#CyberMonday is prime time for hackers. Don’t forget to #Take9.
Learn more at PauseTake9.org.
#CyberCivilDefense
December 1, 2024 at 1:22 PM
(please share!)
#CyberMonday is prime time for hackers. Don’t forget to #Take9.
Learn more at PauseTake9.org.
#CyberCivilDefense
#CyberMonday is prime time for hackers. Don’t forget to #Take9.
Learn more at PauseTake9.org.
#CyberCivilDefense
Pausey the Pigeon needs you to help protect your cyber homefront.
@pausetake9
#CyberCivilDefense
#Take9
@pausetake9
#CyberCivilDefense
#Take9
January 13, 2025 at 4:37 PM
Pausey the Pigeon needs you to help protect your cyber homefront.
@pausetake9
#CyberCivilDefense
#Take9
@pausetake9
#CyberCivilDefense
#Take9
The Cyber Resilience Corps (Protect.ngo and @cltcberkeley.bsky.social with support from @craignewmark.bsky.social) has been working with #organisations to understand the challenges they face.
Their message: connecting cybervolunteers with communities requires infrastructure, support, and resources.
Their message: connecting cybervolunteers with communities requires infrastructure, support, and resources.
June 24, 2026 at 2:49 PM
#Cybersecurity tip: don't forward texts, emails, or links without pausing!
✋ #Take9 #CyberCivilDefense @pausetake9.bsky.social
✋ #Take9 #CyberCivilDefense @pausetake9.bsky.social
March 7, 2025 at 12:01 PM
#Cybersecurity tip: don't forward texts, emails, or links without pausing!
✋ #Take9 #CyberCivilDefense @pausetake9.bsky.social
✋ #Take9 #CyberCivilDefense @pausetake9.bsky.social
Today I'm delivering this message at #RSAC: Cyber threats are real.
And they’re impacting critical infrastructure in real time and many of the systems we rely on are vulnerable.
But with better cybersecurity practices, we can reduce the risk.
#Take9 #CyberCivilDefense bit.ly/Take9-WhyWeF...
And they’re impacting critical infrastructure in real time and many of the systems we rely on are vulnerable.
But with better cybersecurity practices, we can reduce the risk.
#Take9 #CyberCivilDefense bit.ly/Take9-WhyWeF...
April 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Today I'm delivering this message at #RSAC: Cyber threats are real.
And they’re impacting critical infrastructure in real time and many of the systems we rely on are vulnerable.
But with better cybersecurity practices, we can reduce the risk.
#Take9 #CyberCivilDefense bit.ly/Take9-WhyWeF...
And they’re impacting critical infrastructure in real time and many of the systems we rely on are vulnerable.
But with better cybersecurity practices, we can reduce the risk.
#Take9 #CyberCivilDefense bit.ly/Take9-WhyWeF...
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
June 3, 2026 at 9:03 PM
Surfing an unsecure website? Very George. 🥴 Don’t be a George. Pause and Take9. Join us at pausetake9.org #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
January 17, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Surfing an unsecure website? Very George. 🥴 Don’t be a George. Pause and Take9. Join us at pausetake9.org #CyberCivilDefense #Take9
Excited to further Cybersecurity education and development at the University of San Francisco thanks to generous funding from @craignewmark.bsky.social! Check out the article below to learn all about Cybersecurity at USF.
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@craignewmark.bsky.social donates $130,000 to Cybersecurity development at the University of San Francisco www.linkedin.com/pulse/craig-...
March 11, 2026 at 10:35 PM