9
Seconds
for a
Safer
World
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 goes a long way.
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If something seems off or too good to be true, it usually is. Trust your cyber senses. Protect yourself and others. Just Take9—pause for 9 seconds.
Science says: In stressful situations, wait 10 seconds before responding.
Marketing says: 9 seconds sounds more doable than 10 seconds, just like 99¢ sounds a whole lot cheaper than $1.00.
We believe 9 seconds ought to do it—not too long, not too hard, but time enough to make a better decision.
The holiday season is prime time for hackers and online scams. Here are 5 tips to enjoy a hack-free holiday:
Did you know the “s” in https stands for secure? Don’t see it? Don’t buy it! Only shop websites that start with “https” and have a padlock symbol in the address bar.
Keep your private info from going public. Say goodbye to public Wi-Fi in spaces like coffee shops, airports, and on public transit. Online shopping is always safest from the comfort and security of your own home’s private internet connection.
Keep an eye on what you buy. Check your bank statements and credit reports after buying items online. If you see something sketchy, report it immediately.
Debit? Forget it. Be a “credit” to your online security. Credit cards typically offer better fraud protection than debit cards.
Worried your information is compromised? Consider a credit freeze. This prevents others from opening new credit accounts in your name. When in doubt, ice them out!
You can learn more about freezing your credit at any of these trusted sites: Equifax, Experian or TransUnion.
Share this website with friends and family, especially those who aren’t so tech-savvy. Help them safely ring in the new year this holiday season.
The holiday season is prime time for hackers and online scams. Here are 5 tips to enjoy a hack-free holiday:
Did you know the “s” in https stands for secure? Don’t see it? Don’t buy it! Only shop websites that start with “https” and have a padlock symbol in the address bar.
Keep your private info from going public. Say goodbye to public Wi-Fi in spaces like coffee shops, airports, and on public transit. Online shopping is always safest from the comfort and security of your own home’s private internet connection.
Keep an eye on what you buy. Check your bank statements and credit reports after buying items online. If you see something sketchy, report it immediately.
Debit? Forget it. Be a “credit” to your online security. Credit cards typically offer better fraud protection than debit cards.
Worried your information is compromised? Consider a credit freeze. This prevents others from opening new credit accounts in your name. When in doubt, ice them out!
You can learn more about freezing your credit at any of these trusted sites: Equifax, Experian or TransUnion.
Share this website with friends and family, especially those who aren’t so tech-savvy. Help them safely ring in the new year this holiday season.
Take9 is partnering with groups to focus on citizen cyber education and literacy, the development of cyber tools, and cybersecurity workforce programs to protect America and safeguard our democracy.
Our partners include:Stay up to date to keep yourself, your community, and your country safe.
(Just remember to pause for 9 seconds—and Take9 before you sign!)
We take care so you can safely share.
