July was another productive month for the #CyberBuilders, with volunteers continuing to support NGOs through practical, hands-on expertise. Thank you to everyone who contributes their time, knowledge, and commitment to strengthening #cybersecurity across civil society. protect.ngo/the-builders

Want to stay ahead of online scams? Visit the #Take9 website for tips and tools to help protect your personal information and prevent scams before they happen. And remember, always take 9 seconds to pause before you click so you can spot scams in the moment. pausetake9.org @pausetake9.bsky.social

💬 “When an #NGO gets breached, it’s not just data that’s exposed. It’s the identities of human rights defenders. The locations of field staff. The trust of communities who shared sensitive information because they believed it would be protected. The consequences aren’t abstract. They’re personal.”

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗮 𝗺𝗲𝗮𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴𝗳𝘂𝗹 #𝗰𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗿𝗼𝗹𝗲? #Nonprofits around the world are increasingly targeted by cyber threats, and they need skilled professionals to help protect their missions.

⏳ 𝟏 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡 𝐭𝐨 𝐠𝐨! On August 31, 𝘊𝘺𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘕𝘎𝘖𝘴: 𝘈𝘵𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘬 𝘗𝘳𝘦𝘷𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘛𝘩𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘵 𝘙𝘦𝘴𝘱𝘰𝘯𝘴𝘦 is coming out. Here’s what to expect: 🌏 A clear overview of the #threat landscape 💡 Practical, tailored solutions 🤝 Contributions from #nonprofit leaders, donors, and public actors shorturl.at/bidGM

✅ 𝐏𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿 𝗕𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀? Share your referral link with #nonprofits in your network and help them access free support. 🌍 𝗡𝗼𝘁 𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺 𝘆𝗲𝘁? Join hundreds of nonprofits strengthening their #cybersecurity with the support of our community of #volunteers. protect.ngo/act-now/nonprofit

🛡️ INTAiC is the Paris Peace Forum's new initiative on AI and cybersecurity. 👉 On this occasion, discover CyberPeace Builders (@protectngo.bsky.social), connecting volunteer experts with under-resourced NGOs, showcased at the latest edition of our annual Forum. 🔗 urls.fr/NwmDMh

💬 “#Nonprofits share implementing partners, second staff to each other, loan laptops in the field, use common platforms, and co-deliver programs funded by the same #donors.” In 𝘊𝘺𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘕𝘎𝘖𝘴, Dianna Langley (Nethope) discusses the structural nature of civil society’s vulnerability.

#𝐂𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐭𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐨𝐧𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐡𝐮𝐦𝐚𝐧 𝐝𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐭. ⏱️ It’s time to act. If you want to find out how you can contribute, 𝘊𝘺𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘕𝘎𝘖𝘴 is for you. Join the cause: protect.ngo/resources/research/cybersecurity-for-ngos-attack-prevention-and-threat-response

💬 “The work we are doing is vital and increasingly interconnected—and most importantly, though we haven’t been fully successful, I wouldn’t say that we are failing either.” Looking at social issues realistically yet with a touch of optimism—that’s when we can really take things forward.

Want to stay one step ahead of online scams? Visit the #Take9 website for simple tips and tools to help protect your personal information and prevent scams. And remember, always take 9 seconds to pause before you click so you can spot scams in the moment. youtube.com/watch?v=Kq6BJ9ph8rw

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𝐃𝐢𝐝 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐤𝐧𝐨𝐰 #𝐍𝐆𝐎𝐬 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐚 𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐩𝐞𝐝 𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲 𝐟𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐢𝐧 𝐜𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐞? 📘 Want to find out more? Preorder 𝘊𝘺𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘕𝘎𝘖𝘴. Out August 31. Help us safeguard NGOs in #cyberspace: protect.ngo/resources/research/cybersecurity-for-ngos-attack-prevention-and-threat-response

On #WorldYouthSkillsDay, we are reminded of the importance of giving young people the opportunity to thrive in a #digital society. At Protect.ngo, we believe that digital skills must be accessible to everyone, especially younger #generations who are growing up in an increasingly #connected world.

💬 “In a time when over half of all #NGOs are experiencing #cyberattacks [...] it’s imperative that we support these spaces by preparing them with tools to strengthen their security, supporting them through collaborative initiatives, and amplifying campaigns to increase security #awareness.”

𝐁𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭! 📖 𝘊𝘺𝘣𝘦𝘳𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘧𝘰𝘳 𝘕𝘎𝘖𝘴 explores the threats facing CSOs in cyberspace and offers guidance for protection. Drawing from ours and our colleagues’ research and experience, it offers a breakdown of the threats, practical advice, and a cybersecurity framework tailored to NGOs.

𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐲𝐝𝐚𝐲 𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐞—𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐬. Protect.ngo, in collaboration with @microsoft.com Elevate, offers a free AI Skills Training to help nonprofit professionals, educators, students, volunteers, and public sector staff. 👉 Get started: aiskills.ngo

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Last week, we joined @IST, @cltcberkeley.bsky.social, @aspeninstitute.bsky.social, and @protectngo.bsky.social for a Critical Effect panel in DC. We discussed the real price of "free" services, the impact of AI agents, and much more. Read here: protect.ngo/news/reflect... #CyberCivilDefense #Take9

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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. 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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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.

On International Day for Women in Diplomacy, we celebrate the women shaping global dialogue and advancing peace in an increasingly complex digital world. While women and girls are disproportionately affected by online harms, they remain underrepresented in the forums where rules are written.

Our ongoing collaboration with the City of #TheHague offers a blueprint for how local governments can support the digital security of #nonprofits. We hope this partnership inspires other cities to explore how they can help strengthen civil society's defenses. Read more: protect.ngo/news/city-of...

Securing Cities and Citizens: How The Hague and Protect^.ngo are Building a Digital Resilience Blueprint for Civil Society | Protect.ngo

For over 125 years, The Hague has been recognized as the international city of peace and justice, hosting countless organisations dedicated to safeguarding the common good. However, the modern peace e...

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From accessing support to staying in touch with loved ones, displacement is also #digital. But with connectivity comes risk—cybersecurity isn't separate from #humanitarian work. On this World Refugee Day, we reaffirm our commitment to helping humanitarian organisations build digital resilience.

Who's joining #Disinfo2026? 🎤 We're excited to reveal a selection of the voices helping shape the conversation at this year's conference. Take a first look at our lineup here 👇 www.disinfo.eu/conference#u... ...and request your ticket now! 🎟️

Cybersecurity for civil society is chronically underfunded, and the Common Good Cyber Fund is here to change that by providing grants of USD $100K to $300K to nonprofits protecting people online. Applications open from 23 June through 4 August 2026. Spread the word! @craignewmark.bsky.social

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The Common Good Cyber Fund (CGCF) aims to sustain nonprofit organizations whose work strengthens the public-interest cybersecurity ecosystem.

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On the 𝗜𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗗𝗮𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗛𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗲𝗰𝗵, we are reminded that harmful narratives online can escalate into harassment, intimidation, and real-world harm. At Protect.ngo, we work to foster a safe and #resilient digital space where fundamental #rights are respected and protected.

𝐖𝐞’𝐯𝐞 𝐛𝐞𝐞𝐧 𝐭𝐚𝐥𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐥𝐨𝐭 𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 #𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐠𝐨𝐨𝐝—𝐧𝐨𝐰’𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 Together with @microsoft.com Elevate, Protect.ngo is offering a free AI Skills Training Program for changemakers, educators, students, and #nonprofit professionals—no prior experience in AI required. 🚀 Get started: aiskills.ngo

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Master the future of technology with cutting-edge AI training specially designed for nonprofit staff, volunteers, teachers, and public sector professionals

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Want to learn #AI and make a real difference? Protect.ngo, in partnership with @microsoft.com Elevate, is offering a free AI skills training for educators, students, and nonprofit professionals. Start learning, growing, and being part of a global movement using AI for good. 👉 aiskills.ngo

Ai Skills Training

Master the future of technology with cutting-edge AI training specially designed for nonprofit staff, volunteers, teachers, and public sector professionals

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You can stay safer online with one simple habit: Count Before You Click! #Take9 seconds before clicking, sharing, or downloading to help stop scams, misinformation, and cyber threats before they spread. Check out their new video: www.youtube.com/@PauseTake9 pausetake9.org

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Cyber threats are everywhere. And getting sneakier. What can you do to protect yourself, your community and our nation? Take a 9 second pause and think before you click, download, share. A short pause...

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🚨 “Available #cybersecurity talent is the great weakness of civil society. As for the financial aspect, the sector is facing a major crisis.” What can #nonprofits do to make up for this gap? How can the public and private sectors contribute? Your questions may soon be answered. Keep an eye out 👀

📣 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐲𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐏𝐞𝐚𝐜𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐢𝐬 𝐧𝐨𝐰 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭.𝐧𝐠𝐨 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 For us, achieving cyberpeace always meant actions: defending the ones defending peace, exposing harm, and bringing malicious actors to account. Over time, this operational approach became our signature. Today, it becomes our name.