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We're a nonprofit program dedicated to helping #nonprofits stay safe online. Get to know us at www.501secure.org.

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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 29/08/2026
Cybercriminals don't take vacations. But they know your nonprofit team does. Talk to your team about security before their next holiday. Download a pre-holiday security checklist to share with your team and stay safe this Labor Day Weekend lnkd.in/gYnyb4vU #Spokane #EndOfSummer #Nonprofits
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Tracy Simmons @reportertracy.bsky.social · 02/08/2026
One of our own lost his home in yesterday's devastating Spokane-area fires. We've started a GoFundMe to help our FāVS News reporter and his family begin to rebuild. If you can give or share, we'd be incredibly grateful. gofund.me/d3a0a0429
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
How should your nonprofit handle government requests for sensitive data? Protect Democracy has some answers. Read their excellent guide at protectdemocracy.org/work/nonprof... #nonprofits #Spokane
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Cybercriminals don't take vacations. But they know your nonprofit team does. Talk to your team about security before their next holiday. Download a pre-holiday checklist to share with your team and stay safe this Memorial Weekend lnkd.in/gYnyb4vU #OfficialStartOfSummer #Nonprofits #Spokane
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 19/05/2026
Inga S. breaks down six trends reshaping how defenders operate this year, from AI-powered threats to quantum-safe cryptography to supply chain transparency. Our latest blog post has the full rundown. bit.ly/4dgjVFv #Cybersecurity #AIThreats #501Secure #CyberAwareness #DigitalDefense
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Modern AI-generated production quality can be nearly impossible to spot. Learn to recognize the feeling of being manipulated: sudden urgency, requests for secrecy, pressure to act before you think. Full post by Jessica Barker MBE PhD: bit.ly/49hPy0c #Nonprofits #AIThreats #501Secure #Spokane
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Here's your yearly reminder that "password123" is no longer secure! Use long passphrases 16+ characters for each account. Enable multi-factor authentication + use a password manager. Your accounts (and your organization) will thank you. #Nonprofits #Spokane #WorldPasswordDay
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
Houses of worship and religious nonprofits face threats on multiple fronts. Protect Democracy's Faithful Fight Toolkit gives faith community leaders a starting point across cybersecurity, legal compliance, and physical security planning. bit.ly/4tcyekE #FaithCommunity #501Secure #Spokane
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 28/04/2026
Join us tomorrow! We're giving a free online presentation designed for family members and caregivers of adults 75+. We'll walk through some simple ways to protect loved ones from phone and online scams. Register: tinyurl.com/501Secure #501Secure #ElderCare #Cybersecurity #Spokane
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
The essential services local nonprofits provide shouldn't be crippled by cyberattacks. Join our team of cybersecurity pros in protecting the good work happening in our neighborhoods. Apply now! www.501secure.org/volunteer #501secure #Cybersecurity #Nonprofits #NationalVolunteerMonth
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 24/04/2026
The essential services local nonprofits provide shouldn't be crippled by cyberattacks. Join our team of cybersecurity pros in protecting the good work happening our neighborhoods. Apply now! www.501secure.org/volunteer #501secure #Cybersecurity #Nonprofits #NationalVolunteerMonth #Spokane
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
How do you protect the people doing the work? It's the question at the center of this Wired feature into surveillance, grassroots organizing, and the tools advocates need to stay safe. Full article: www.wired.com/story/how-to... More nonprofit cyber at www.501secure.org/nonprofit-cy... #Spokane
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
This piece makes a distinction between outcomes and learning-focused cultures. "Transparency and vulnerability cost a grand total of zero dollars, can be implemented immediately, and are key to fostering learning-focused, vibrant teams." -- Jonathan Kaufman, Nonprofit Quarterly bit.ly/4mm7r3f
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Nonprofit cybersecurity requires a human-centered, integrated approach. From shared security language to distributed accountability, it’s about making safety a part of your everyday culture. Full webinar: bit.ly/4tQiUeK #NonprofitCybersecurity #501Secure #NonprofitTech #Spokane
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 24/03/2026
Reminder: Join us tomorrow for a free online event for Google Workspace admins. We'll walk through how to select the right checklist for your license level and organization complexity. Mar 25, 2026 @ 1:00 PM Pacific Register now: bit.ly/3ZjeqiR #Nonprofits #GoogleWorkspace #Spokane
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 21/03/2026
March 21 is #DigitalCleanupDay! Old accounts, unused apps, and forgotten files can all create real security risks. Tidy up your digital life. Delete what you don't need and lock down what you do. Learn more: bit.ly/4se81Cc #DigitalCleanupDay2026 #CyberHygiene #Spokane #501Secure #Nonprofits
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
Help older family members avoid common scams in this free online event. Learn what options are available to keep your older family members safe online. 📅 April 29, 2026 @ 1:00 PM Pacific 🔗 Register at tinyurl.com/501SecureEve... #Nonprofits #FreeWebinar #501Secure #ElderCare
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 14/03/2026
If there's no formal business agreement in place, sensitive information shouldn't be entering a third-party AI tool. Full stop. Check out Stanford University's Responsible AI page! bit.ly/47tmhPc #AIPrivacy #DataProtection #Spokane #ResponsibleAI #Nonprofits
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
A nonprofit’s mission must extend to protecting the personal information of the community members it serves. Full webinar: bit.ly/4tQiUeK #Cybersecurity #Nonprofits #Spokane #NonprofitSecurity #CyberAwareness #DataProtection
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 08/03/2026
On #InternationalWomensDay, we're honoring Valerie Thomas, NASA scientist, advocate for women in tech, and a trailblazer decades ahead of her time. She proved that STEM leadership has never had a gender, even when the industry pretended otherwise. #IWD2026 #WomenInCyber #CyberSecurity
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
AI can be quite convincing yet sometimes wrong. A simple AI safety awareness page can to remind your team to verify info before publishing. A great example is Stanford's Responsible AI. It's jargon-free and explains risks in simple terms. bit.ly/3OGILWs #Spokane #Nonprofits #AISecurity
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
Treating cybersecurity as a core institutional value is what actually keeps your organization safe. This clip from our "Cybersecurity Awareness on a Shoestring" webinar walks through a real nonprofit case study. bit.ly/4tQiUeK #501Secure #Nonprofits #CybersecurityAwareness
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Reminder: Join us for a free online event for Google Workspace admins. We'll walk through how to select the right checklist for your license level and how to select and apply controls. Mar 25, 2026 @ 1:00 PM Pacific Register at the link in the comments! #Nonprofits #Spokane
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 20/02/2026
Cybersecurity should be a partnership. One where you lead. 501Secure prepares nonprofits to confidently navigate vendor conversations and protect what matters most. Free Office Hours, Mon–Fri → 501Secure.org #NonprofitCybersecurity #501Secure #Nonprofits #Spokane #MissionDriven
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
If your cybersecurity plan only asks "how do we keep them out?," it's incomplete. Nonprofits need mission resilience: the ability to keep serving even when a system fails. Watch the full webinar here: bit.ly/4rZXY3k #NonprofitCybersecurity #Spokane #Nonprofits #MissionResilience
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 14/02/2026
Romance that ends in theft." Could you fall for a dating scam? www.politico.com/news/2026/02...
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How global cybercrime syndicates are stealing hearts — and billions
Scammers are using artificial intelligence to create more realistic online identities to lure in lonely hearts.
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 13/02/2026
If your nonprofit doesn't yet have an AI policy, create a simple AI awareness page to highlight the risks and get a conversation started in your org. We like Stanford University's Responsible AI page as an example: uit.stanford.edu/security/res... #Nonprofits #Spokane #AISecurity
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Nonprofit cybersecurity begins with "reading" your organization to gain clarity on your most vulnerable areas before spending a dime on vendors and software. Watch the full presentation: bit.ly/4amRuV1 #501Secure #Cybersecurity #Spokane #Nonprofits
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 07/02/2026
Budget constraints need not be a reason to miss out on an affordable and transformative approach to organization and mission security. An integrated approach that leverages team cooperation and information sharing promotes the growth of sustainable cyber and data security awareness. bit.ly/4koDSNE
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 06/02/2026
Join us for a free online event for Google Workspace admins. We'll walk through how to select the right checklist for your license level and how to select and apply controls. Mar 25, 2026 @ 1:00 PM Pacific 🔗 Register at tinyurl.com/501SecureEve... #Nonprofits #Spokane
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Joseph Cox @josephcox.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
New from 404 Media: the FBI has been unable to get into the iPhone of raided Washington Post journalist because the phone had Lockdown Mode enabled. Apple markets Lockdown Mode mostly to stop spyware like NSO. Here, a real world example of it stopping access too www.404media.co/fbi-couldnt-...
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FBI Couldn’t Get into WaPo Reporter’s iPhone Because It Had Lockdown Mode Enabled
Lockdown Mode is a sometimes overlooked feature of Apple devices that broadly make them harder to hack. A court record indicates the feature might be effective at stopping third parties unlocking some...
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
The CIA triad lays out some of the most important pillars of staying protected digitally. In this reel, we cover the elements of the CIA triad, what each pillar means and strategies for implementing the core concepts in your mission-driven work. #WellManagedIT #501Secure #CIATriad #Nonprofits
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
We agree! Moving to a CRM is daunting but also the next step for a growing nonprofit. From a security perspective (our favorite lens) spreadsheets w >500 client records are risky: hard to protect, easily copied, no data access visibility. CRMs provide efficiency and defensibility. #nonprofits
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 30/01/2026
Your data is valuable! Learn how to protect it during National Cybersecurity Alliance #DataPrivacyWeek! #WellManagedIT #Nonprofits #StaySafeOnline www.staysafeonline.org/articles/tak...
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Take your first steps toward a culture of data privacy at your nonprofit during this year's #DataPrivacyWeek. Start with these actionable steps from the #NationalCybersecurityAlliance. And don't forget to visit www.staysafeonline.org/ and become a Champion! #501Secure #CyberSecurity #NonprofitIt
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
ISACA's State of Privacy 2026 report highlights a widening gap between regulatory demands, AI risk, and the resources privacy teams actually have at their disposal. tinyurl.com/isaca-rpt #Nonprofits #Cybersecurity #AI #ISACA #DataPrivacyWeek
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 27/01/2026
Reminder: Tomorrow we're hosting a free online event to help you secure your remote team. We’ll cover practical steps for teams as small as two people, with data-backed strategies that cost $0 to implement. buff.ly/Wp921A7 #Nonprofits #FreeWebinar #DataPrivacyWeek
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
We think this sounds like a terrific resource offered by the Aspen Policy Academy to get prepared to advocate for cybersecurity. If you're a nonprofit professional, volunteer, or board member and want to advocate for online safety, check out this event! #nonprofits #Spokane #cybersecurity
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 26/01/2026
Your online activity is a gold mine of data, and you can take steps to control who has access to it! Learn how to manage your data privacy during #DataPrivacyWeek. www.staysafeonline.org/articles/tak... #Nonprofits #Spokane #WellManagedIT #staysafeonline
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 25/01/2026
📊 Recent NetHope Cybersecurity Report shows nonprofits are facing rapidly rising cyber threats, with massive attack growth, DDoS impact rising, and mission continuity at risk. Cybersecurity isn’t optional. It’s essential. bit.ly/4r8dM3J
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
FYI: #Nonprofits #Washington
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
An oldie but a goodie! 😉 #nonprofits #dataprivacy2026 #Spokane
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
A quarterly account access review can be full of surprises. Visit our toolbox for tips on how to cyber secure your nonprofit at www.501secure.org/toolkits #Spokane #nonprofitlife #nonprofit #cybersecurity #NPtech #ngo #NonprofitTech
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Agree completely! True also of building security awareness training. Learning styles and job relevance make a tremendous difference in staff engagement.
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 23/01/2026
Robust financial support for #Nonprofits resilience is long over due, from tech to training! The technical debt and accompanying risk puts years of investment at risk.
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Reminder: Next week we're hosting a free online event to help you secure your remote team. We’ll cover practical steps for teams as small as two people, and review strategies that cost $0 to implement. 📅 Jan 28, 2026 @ 1:00 PM Pacific buff.ly/Wp921A7
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
This study of 1B Reddit posts identifies 3 areas people struggle to find online help: 1. Scams (28%) 2. Account Access/Recovery (20%) 3. Privacy Tools (20%) Users seek reassurance, an explanation for why an issue occured, and technical help. #CyberSecurity #DigitalSafety #501Secure #Spokane
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
Your nonprofit needs more than just training to create a culture of awareness. It takes an organization-wide effort to map a path to awareness. Download our free guide on how to build an awareness program at your nonprofit: tinyurl.com/y3k29hrt #NonprofitIt #501Secure #CultureOfAwareness
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BleepingComputer @bleepingcomputer.com · 19/01/2026
A malvertising campaign is using a fake ad-blocking Chrome and Edge extension named NexShield that intentionally crashes the browser in preparation for ClickFix attacks.
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Fake ad blocker extension crashes the browser for ClickFix attacks
A malvertising campaign is using a fake ad-blocking Chrome and Edge extension named NexShield that intentionally crashes the browser in preparation for ClickFix attacks.
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501Secure @501secure.bsky.social · 19/01/2026
Today, we honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and his unwavering commitment to justice. His words continue to challenge us to this day. #MLKDay #MLKLegacy #DayOfService
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