Learning to count ➡️ counting to learn if what you’re seeing is a scam. Next time you get an “urgent” text message, Take9 seconds to look for warning signs: 🚩 Pressure to act immediately 🚩 Request for payment or personal info 🚩 Suspicious links Learn more at pausetake9.org

FaceTime from a strange number? 👀 PAUSE! @cbsnews.com reported that scammers are using video calls to impersonate bank representatives and trick people into screensharing their bank login information. Check out the 3 quick steps below to protect yourself 👇

A 9-second pause 🟰 your best defense against suspicious messages. Next time you see an unfamiliar link, Take9 seconds to pause and think before clicking. Learn more at https://pausetake9.org/

9️⃣ is having its moment, and 9️⃣ seconds is all it takes to stop scammers from getting your personal info! Take9 seconds to look for signs of a scammer, like urgency or sketchy links, whenever someone you don’t know tries to reach you. ⏱️ Count before you click! Learn more at https://pausetake9.org/

AI is getting smarter, but are your digital habits keeping up? Join us for an upcoming workshop or webinar to #GetCyberSmart2026 about AI in July 📅 There are events for every age and skill level. Check out getcybersmart.org/events to learn more. #take9 #cybercivildefense

🎧 Take9 to fight frauds & scams like Craig Newmark. Craig sat down with @wgbh.org The Curiosity Desk to discuss about how a 9-second pause can create a safer digital landscape.

If something feels off, take a beat. 9 seconds is all it takes to spot the fakes. Count before you click. Learn more at https://pausetake9.org/

Taking 9 seconds to think before you open a link will stop scammers in their tracks and protect your ac-counts. Learn more at https://pausetake9.org/

Counting to 9 🟰 giving your brain the time it needs to see through scammers’ tricks. Next time you get a link from an unknown sender, don’t click right away! Pause and look for anything suspicious. Learn more at https://pausetake9.org/

⚽🌍 Join us at Prime Produce on Fri July 10 for a Wiki Loves Fútbol Watch Party + Wikipedia edit-a-thon celebrating the 2026 World Cup! Edit articles, earn stamps, win prizes! It’s free! Thanks as always to @craignewmark.bsky.social & @wikimediafoundation.org for their support ❤️ Details: 🧵

Don’t let a scammer ruin your rhythm. Count before you click. Learn more at https://pausetake9.org/

🧘‍♀️ Protect your peace with a 9-second pause. In just 9 seconds, your brain 🧠 can identify signs of a scam. Our tips: watch out for urgency, unfamiliar links, and unknown numbers who claim to be someone you know. If something seems out of the ordinary, it probably is! Learn more at pausetake9.org

Don’t let your summer getaway turn into a nightmare. Protect yourself with these 3 tips: ✅ Book via reputable platforms. ❓Question "too good to be true" deals. 💳 Pay with a credit card for extra protection. Share with a friend: https://bit.ly/3QIItj8

Your #1 cyber safety tip ➡️ The number 9. Taking 9 seconds before you click, download, or share is the easiest way to spot a scammer’s tricks. Learn more at https://pausetake9.org/

Is no password the best password? The short answer… YES! 🔒 Read the National Cybersecurity Alliance’s latest blog that answers all the questions: from how passkeys work, to why they’re more secure, and even how to set it up. 💡 www.staysafeonline.org/articles/is-...

Is No Password the Best Password? How Passkeys Work - National Cybersecurity Alliance

Passkeys are an exciting technology that promises to remove the need to remember passwords – here’s what you need to know.

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Scammers want you to act fast. We want you to slow down. Taking 9 seconds before you click, download, or share can stop a scammer in their tracks. 🎣 Don't take the bait - Count before you click. Learn more at https://pausetake9.org

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.

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/

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

Craigslist Founder Teams Up With a Muppet to Persuade People to Stop Clicking on Scams

Craig Newmark tells us about his star turn alongside Sesame Street's the Count. “I take [scams] personally," Newmark says. "It pisses me off.”

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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

✋Don’t click. Count! Pause and take 9️⃣ seconds before you click, download, or share. Learn more at https://pausetake9.org/

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/

How can new graduates avoid being scammed?

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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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

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

FBI warns of 'banking spoof call' scams. Here's how it works

The FBI is warning of "banking spoof call" scams. Here's how it works and how to protect yourself.

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You don’t have to be a math whiz to avoid online frauds and scams! In fact, all you need to do is count to 9️⃣. Next time you come across a link, pause and look for anything suspicious before clicking.

In the era of generative AI, it's easy for people to spoof your identity to someone else for the wrong reasons. Amira, Take9’s very own cybersecurity expert, explains why setting up a code word with your loved ones will help keep you safe online. ✅

📧 Scammers have a new strategy: Turning your FOMO into a trap. Scammers are now sending fake party invitations, spoofing platforms like Paperless Post, Evite, and Punchbowl, to gain access to your personal info. Read the full breakdown: https://nyti.ms/4n8sHtX

There’s a New Phishing Scam: Fake Invitations

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ALERT 🚨New Apple Pay Scam Scammers are trying to steal your data by sending fake Apple Pay alerts to trick you into calling "support lines.”

AI is spotting "high-severity" security flaws on the web, per @wsj.com. While companies race to introduce new updates, here’s are 3 steps you can take today: 1️⃣ Enable auto-updates 2️⃣ Use passkeys & MFA 3️⃣ Set a family code word for deepfake protection https://on.wsj.com/4ubaBK9

You’re About to See a Lot of Critical Software Updates. Don’t Ignore Them.

Here’s the cybersecurity advice you need to start taking seriously right now.

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