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.
Create strong, long, passwords. Use capital letters, symbols, and numbers. Use different passwords for different accounts—a password manager and passkeys are your friend.
Don’t forget to update your software. Just as you'd patch a leaky tire or pipe, you should patch your software. Keep it patched. So nothing leaks.
They call it “phishing” for a reason. Scammers will lure you in with fake promises and catchy offers. If something looks phishy, don't bite. Instead, learn to recognize and report phishing.
Turn on multi-factor authentication (MFA). Two-step MFA verification is simple: Just like you probably have two locks on your front door, with MFA, you need two steps to log in. Two authentications mean twice the safety. Check? Check!
AI can clone a voice perfectly. It might seem like cousin Phil is calling asking for money, but it's really a bot or scammer. Establish a family-only voice password so you and your loved ones can avoid getting tricked.
Did you know protecting yourself online can help keep the country safe? You are the best line of defense for your private information, which can impact your community and the nation. Pause 9 seconds for a stronger, more resilient America.
Because we're all connected, protecting yourself online can help make our country safer, too.
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.
