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Interim CEO Brian Cute wrote about how #nonprofits can protect their #cybersecurity -- and in turn their missions -- in a new article for the Nonprofit Times, including the online threats nonprofits face today and simple moves to mitigate those threats.⁠

thenonprofittimes.com/npt_articles...

Why Cybersecurity Must Evolve to Protect the Internet Itself, Not Just the People Using It Most people don't think about cybersecurity until it touches their daily lives. It's often reduced to a reminder from work about changing passwords or avoiding suspicious links. Yet cybersecurity is f...

"Cybersecurity isn’t just about what people do online — it’s about how we protect the Internet itself." — Leslie Daigle, GCA's CTO.

Today in Tech Times, she shares more about the need to protect against weaknesses in the Internet's core infrastructure.

www.techtimes.com/articles/312...

2025 Consumer Cyber Readiness Report

Texting and messaging scam attempts have increased by 50% in the past year, with young adults ages 18-29 experiencing the sharpest rise of any age group. See our report with @aspendigital.bsky.social & @gca.bsky.social: innovation.consumerreports.org/2025-Consume...

#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

2025 Consumer Cyber Readiness Report

Our new Consumer Cyber Readiness Report with @aspendigital.bsky.social and
@gca.bsky.social found a continued racial disparity in financial losses related to scams.

See what security experts recommend to stay safe: innovation.consumerreports.org/2025-Consume...

#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

If you're a MANRS participant, it's almost voting time! Meet the 2025 #MANRS Steering Committee candidates.

And if you run a network and you're not a MANRS participant yet, visit MANRS.org to get started.

Cybersecurity is the Backbone of Democracy - GCA | Global Cyber Alliance | Working to Eradicate Cyber Risk Cybersecurity is not just a technical issue—it is fundamental to the survival of democratic systems. This panel explores the connection.

New habit: pause and #Take9 seconds to check suspicious links and pop-ups to protect yourself from online scams.

Smart habits keep everyone safer. More from the Newmark Civic Life series hosted by @92ndstreety.bsky.social 👉 bit.ly/3KM4YR4

We're at #RIPE91 next week with a full agenda including the Internet Integrity Workshop on Mon, 20 Oct, 09:30 EEST, on the power of data-driven approaches to improving network integrity, with an emphasis on measurement for action.

🗓️ Register to join us: globalcyberalliance.org/internet-int...

An illustration of a wolf in sheep's closing trying to cross from one computer screen to another that's secure.

Along with our collaborators Consumer Reports and Global Cyber Alliance, we recently published the 2025 Consumer Cyber Readiness Report. The fourth in an annual series, the report examines American consumer attitudes toward digital privacy. Dive in for this year's insights: https://ow.ly/JiN650XcO4R

Which income groups are most vulnerable to digital scams?

Our new Consumer Cyber Readiness Report w/ @aspendigital.bsky.social & @gca.bsky.social found that among those who had encountered a scam attempt, households w/ the lowest incomes were 3x as likely to report financial losses due to scams as the highest income households. bit.ly/4nNSAi1

Global Voices: Ankush Johar, GCA Ambassador, “Resilience recovers; antifragility compounds.” - GCA | Global Cyber Alliance | Working to Eradicate Cyber Risk We interviewed Ankush Johar, Director of Infosec Ventures, Co-Founder of EliteCISOs Global, and GCA Ambassador, to learn more about his work as a serial entrepreneur and cybersecurity investor, his wo...

In this "Global Voices" interview, we spoke with Ankush Johar, Director of Infosec Ventures, Co-Founder of EliteCISOs Global, and GCA Ambassador, to learn more about his work as an entrepreneur and investor, and his top #cybersecurity tips.

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Today in The #AI Journal, we have a contributed article from Brian Cute on "The AI-Scam Crisis: Why We Must Act Now."

1️⃣ First, we must equip people with #cybersecurity knowledge.

2️⃣ Second, we must make the Internet itself safer.

Read the whole article here:

aijourn.com/the-ai-scam-...

Those who have lost money to a digital attack or scam

Our new Consumer Cyber Readiness Report with @aspendigital.bsky.social and @gca.bsky.social found a continued racial disparity in financial losses related to scams.

See what security experts recommend to stay safe: innovation.consumerreports.org/2025-Consume...

#CybersecurityAwarenessMonth

Now on stage at @CyberNextDC: Safeguarding the Backbone: Cybersecurity for Essential Services
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Really important report this year, showing a decrease in consumer confidence that their personal data is private and not distributed without their knowledge. But there are simple things we can all do to protect ourselves online.

Training Tomorrow’s Defenders: Growing Cybersecurity Capacity in a World of Cheaper, Faster Attacks - GCA | Global Cyber Alliance | Working to Eradicate Cyber Risk Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer a far-off concept. From ChatGPT to no-code AI platforms, it has already become an integral part of classrooms, offices, and daily life. However, as AI grows m...

"Training Tomorrow’s Defenders: Growing #Cybersecurity Capacity in a World of Cheaper, Faster Attacks"

Read about our pilot program at Carnegie Mellon University Africa, the curriculum, the first capstone projects, and more:

globalcyberalliance.org/ai-curriculu...

#AI #artificialintelligence

Windows 10 End of Life: What It Means and How to Prepare - GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit | Tools and Resources to Improve Your Cyber Defenses How to prepare and protect yourself before Microsoft ends support for Windows 10 on October 14, 2025.

On October 14, Microsoft will retire #Windows10, marking its End of Life (EOL).

But what exactly does that mean, and why should you care? In today's post on the GCA Cybersecurity Toolkit Blog, we break it down.

gcatoolkit.org/blog/prepare...

#EOL #software

YouTube video by Global Cyber Alliance Craig Newmark Celebrates the Global Cyber Alliance's 10th Anniversary

Our 10th anniversary celebrations continue with @craignewmark.bsky.social!

Craig is one of GCA's biggest cheerleaders as a Strategic Advisor, #Cybersecurity Toolkit sponsor, Internet Integrity program supporter, and #CyberCivilDefense and #CommonGoodCyber champion.

youtu.be/dtBckLRc_m8

Domain Trust Hits Two Major Milestones - GCA | Global Cyber Alliance | Working to Eradicate Cyber Risk This month, Domain Trust took two big steps toward its future: We launched a new API and opened our first-ever call for sponsorships.

We launched a new #DomainTrust API and kicked off our first fundraising campaign.

Together, we’re tackling domain abuse no one can solve alone.

Full recap of the Domain Trust Community Meeting #15

👉 globalcyberalliance.org/domain-trust...

#cybersecurity #domainabuse #phishing

YouTube video by Global Cyber Alliance Celebrating 10 Years of the Global Cyber Alliance

You can't sum up 10 years worth of hard work and dedication in a three-minute video, but we tried!

It’s been an incredible journey powered by our partners, donors, and small but mighty team. Thank you for being here for every step of it.

▶️ youtu.be/D9Y1SItzvq8

Celebrating 10 Years of GCA Global Cyber Alliance Marks 10 Years of Impact, Appoints Brian Cute as Interim CEO to Lead in a Critical Moment for Cybersecurity

🎂 Today marks a milestone — 10 years of the Global Cyber Alliance! 🎉

Thank you to our partners, donors, and communities who have worked so hard to make our digital lives more secure. H

Read the press release, watch our 10-year recap video:

globalcyberalliance.org/10/

Don’t Forget Your Digital Sunscreen | A Guide to Safely Swimming in the AI Pool - GCA | Global Cyber Alliance | Working to Eradicate Cyber Risk Think of “digital sunscreen” as the basic protection you apply before using any AI tool, and this is a guide to help you be safe.

Think of “digital sunscreen” as the basic protection you apply before using any AI tool.

Safer AI use is easier when everyone knows the rules. Here's our guide to safely using AI:

globalcyberalliance.org/ai-guidance/

#AI #artificialintelligence #aitools #privacy #cybersecurity #digitalsafety

Dark Pink APT Campaigns Through the Lens of AIDE Telemetry - GCA | Global Cyber Alliance | Working to Eradicate Cyber Risk We explore Dark Pink, a cluster of cyber espionage activity targeting government, defense, and education organizations in APAC.

Leading up #APNIC60, we examine #DarkPink, a cyber-espionage campaign targeting government, defense, and education sectors across Southeast Asia and beyond using data from #AIDE.

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#APNIC #APAC #AsiaPacific

Tracking Kimsuky: North Korean Espionage Operations in GCA's AIDE - GCA | Global Cyber Alliance | Working to Eradicate Cyber Risk To evaluate Kimsuky’s activity over a two-year window, we examined Asia-Pacific cyber activity patterns through GCA’s AIDE platform.

In our second post exploring the Asia Pacific threat landscape, we use #AIDE data to explore North Korea–linked threat group #Kimsuky.

Read the full article to dive into the details and see why strengthening infrastructure security is more urgent than ever.

globalcyberalliance.org/aide-data-ki...

Cybersecurity is the Backbone of Democracy - GCA | Global Cyber Alliance | Working to Eradicate Cyber Risk Cybersecurity is not just a technical issue—it is fundamental to the survival of democratic systems. This panel explores the connection.

In “Cybersecurity is the Backbone of Democracy” we declare #cybersecurity is not just a technical issue—it is fundamental to the survival of democratic systems.

Our recap and the full video:

globalcyberalliance.org/cybersecurit...

AIDE Data on APT36: Regional Infrastructure Risks and Security Gaps - GCA | Global Cyber Alliance | Working to Eradicate Cyber Risk Exploring APT36 (Transparent Tribe), a believed Pakistani state-aligned group launching cyber operations against Indian targets.

In the lead-up to #APNIC60, we’re examining #APT36, a believed Pakistani state-aligned group launching cyber operations against Indian targets.

globalcyberalliance.org/aide-data-ap...

#threatintelligence #threatintel #cybersecurity #AIDE #research #malware #routingsecurity

We are so excited to join 92NY for a Newmark Civic Life Series event with @philr.bsky.social, Francesca Bosco, Oktavía Hrund Guðrúnar Jóns, Jocelyn Woolbright and Michael Daniel for a conversation on how cybersecurity is shaping democracy. Attend online 8/27 7 PM ET www.92ny.org/event/cybers...

Cyber-Safety at College: Share These Tips with the Students in Your Life - GCA | Global Cyber Alliance | Working to Eradicate Cyber Risk As students head back to school, they're prime targets for online scams. Learn how to protect students and young adults with CyberFlex.

We're teaching students how to safeguard their devices, money, and personal information as they go #backtoschool.

#CyberFlex is a safe space for 18-25s to explore, learn, and share experiences around #cybersecurity and online scams.

globalcyberalliance.org/cyberflex-ba...

#fraud #cybercrime

FTC: older adults lost record $700 million to scammers in 2024 Americans aged 60 and older lost a staggering $700 million to online scams in 2024, marking a sharp rise in fraud targeting seniors, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

Americans aged 60 and older lost a staggering $700 million to online scams in 2024, marking a sharp rise in fraud targeting seniors, according to the Federal Trade Commission.

🛠️💼A @gca.bsky.social , en colaboración con @puntogal.bsky.social achega unha serie de guías para manter seguro o teu negocio na rede. Para coñecer as ferramentas e os pasos a seguir necesarios para a protección dos datos, preme no seguinte link: i.gal/ftapemes

President and CEO Philip Reitinger Announces Retirement - GCA | Global Cyber Alliance | Working to Eradicate Cyber Risk Philip Reitinger retires as President and CEO of GCA effective September 15, 2025. COO Brian Cute named Interim CEO.

Philip Reitinger (@philr.bsky.social) has announced his retirement as President and CEO of GCA effective September 15, 2025.

Chief Operating Officer Brian Cute will act as Interim CEO.

Read more:
globalcyberalliance.org/philip-reiti...