Amira Dhalla
@amira.bsky.social
Focused on tech as it intersects with privacy, security, equity & rights. Always thinking about community care 🌱
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CLTC, in partnership w/ Okta & WaTech, are expanding CyberCAN to Washington state!
The partnership — an expansion of a similar project CLTC conducted in SF last year — aims to enhance cybersecurity for nonprofits too often overlooked as critical infrastructure.
statescoop.com/uc-berkeley-...
The partnership — an expansion of a similar project CLTC conducted in SF last year — aims to enhance cybersecurity for nonprofits too often overlooked as critical infrastructure.
statescoop.com/uc-berkeley-...
UC Berkeley, WaTech to survey Washington state nonprofits on cybersecurity | StateScoop
Washington state's IT division is teaming up with UC Berkeley to secure the soft spots in the state's nonprofit organizations.
statescoop.com
May 28, 2025 at 4:10 PM
CLTC, in partnership w/ Okta & WaTech, are expanding CyberCAN to Washington state!
The partnership — an expansion of a similar project CLTC conducted in SF last year — aims to enhance cybersecurity for nonprofits too often overlooked as critical infrastructure.
statescoop.com/uc-berkeley-...
The partnership — an expansion of a similar project CLTC conducted in SF last year — aims to enhance cybersecurity for nonprofits too often overlooked as critical infrastructure.
statescoop.com/uc-berkeley-...
Appreciation for the Internet Pollution index from @gca.bsky.social "the Index reflects not just the volume of activity by economy, autonomous system, and even IP address, but also its potential threat level" helping us study and mitigate cyber threats #cybercivildefense
Today we are very proud to announce the Internet Pollution Index, a new tracker that visualizes global cyber threat activity in real time, helping network operators, policymakers identify and mitigate malicious Internet behavior.
Read below:
globalcyberalliance.org/internet-pol...
Read below:
globalcyberalliance.org/internet-pol...
Global Cyber Alliance Launches Internet Pollution Index to Combat Malicious Online Activity Around the World - GCA | Global Cyber Alliance | Working to Eradicate Cyber Risk
Introducing the Internet Pollution Index, which evaluates both the volume and severity of potentially malicious Internet traffic.
globalcyberalliance.org
May 15, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Appreciation for the Internet Pollution index from @gca.bsky.social "the Index reflects not just the volume of activity by economy, autonomous system, and even IP address, but also its potential threat level" helping us study and mitigate cyber threats #cybercivildefense
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How can #MilitaryFamilies protect themselves from cyber scams? Our team's @amira.bsky.social will join other experts for a session with Blue Star Families on May 16 at 2pm to discuss. It's free to register, so do so today: neighborhood.bluestarfam.org/events/125578 #Take9 #CyberCivilDefense
Homefront & Frontlines: Cyber Scams — Pause to Protect the Military Community
Cyber Scams: Pause to Protect the Military CommunityMay 16th | 2:00 PM ESTCyber criminals are targeting our military community, and they're getting smarter by the day. Whether you're active duty, a ve...
neighborhood.bluestarfam.org
May 7, 2025 at 6:24 PM
How can #MilitaryFamilies protect themselves from cyber scams? Our team's @amira.bsky.social will join other experts for a session with Blue Star Families on May 16 at 2pm to discuss. It's free to register, so do so today: neighborhood.bluestarfam.org/events/125578 #Take9 #CyberCivilDefense
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We're at @rsaconference.bsky.social! Yesterday, @vivianschiller.bsky.social joined @craignewmark.bsky.social and other leaders on the main stage to talk cyber messaging. Plus, spot our @pausetake9.bsky.social reps and signs around the center. @scoconnell.bsky.social @amira.bsky.social #RSAC #Take9
April 30, 2025 at 7:45 PM
We're at @rsaconference.bsky.social! Yesterday, @vivianschiller.bsky.social joined @craignewmark.bsky.social and other leaders on the main stage to talk cyber messaging. Plus, spot our @pausetake9.bsky.social reps and signs around the center. @scoconnell.bsky.social @amira.bsky.social #RSAC #Take9
Being the scenes at #RSAC's keynote on how to mobilize people to care about cybersecurity with #Take9 and @vivianschiller.bsky.social @craignewmark.bsky.social
April 29, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Being the scenes at #RSAC's keynote on how to mobilize people to care about cybersecurity with #Take9 and @vivianschiller.bsky.social @craignewmark.bsky.social
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As @lhn.bsky.social warns of potential gmail scams, a good reminder to PAUSE & #Take9 before clicking, sharing, sending 💰 or sharing credentials online. STOP & THINK. Learn more with @pausetake9.bsky.social cc @gate15.bsky.social @wired.com www.wired.com/story/gmail-...
Gmail’s New Encrypted Messages Feature Opens a Door for Scams
Google is rolling out an end-to-end encrypted email feature for business customers, but it could spawn phishing attacks, particularly in non-Gmail inboxes.
www.wired.com
April 25, 2025 at 11:56 AM
As @lhn.bsky.social warns of potential gmail scams, a good reminder to PAUSE & #Take9 before clicking, sharing, sending 💰 or sharing credentials online. STOP & THINK. Learn more with @pausetake9.bsky.social cc @gate15.bsky.social @wired.com www.wired.com/story/gmail-...
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🚨 Two BIG updates for the 2025 #CyberCivilDefense Summit! 🚨
🔑 Udbhav Tiwari, VP of Strategy & Global Affairs at @signal.org joins as our final Summit keynote!
📅 The agenda is LIVE! We have officially locked in the schedule — and the lineup is stacked!
Register today 👇
cybercivildefensesummit.org
🔑 Udbhav Tiwari, VP of Strategy & Global Affairs at @signal.org joins as our final Summit keynote!
📅 The agenda is LIVE! We have officially locked in the schedule — and the lineup is stacked!
Register today 👇
cybercivildefensesummit.org
April 24, 2025 at 8:10 PM
🚨 Two BIG updates for the 2025 #CyberCivilDefense Summit! 🚨
🔑 Udbhav Tiwari, VP of Strategy & Global Affairs at @signal.org joins as our final Summit keynote!
📅 The agenda is LIVE! We have officially locked in the schedule — and the lineup is stacked!
Register today 👇
cybercivildefensesummit.org
🔑 Udbhav Tiwari, VP of Strategy & Global Affairs at @signal.org joins as our final Summit keynote!
📅 The agenda is LIVE! We have officially locked in the schedule — and the lineup is stacked!
Register today 👇
cybercivildefensesummit.org
How can we combat AI cyber threats? @betsycooper.bsky.social’s op-ed discusses how “AI Means Business Needs to Take a Pause” using @pausetake9.bsky.social and put humans first aijourn.com/ai-means-bus... #Take9
AI Means Businesses Need To Take A Pause | The AI Journal
Even cybersecurity companies can fall victim to artificial intelligence (AI) scams these days. Take KnowBe4, a prominent cybersecurity training company. The
aijourn.com
April 24, 2025 at 4:28 PM
How can we combat AI cyber threats? @betsycooper.bsky.social’s op-ed discusses how “AI Means Business Needs to Take a Pause” using @pausetake9.bsky.social and put humans first aijourn.com/ai-means-bus... #Take9
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Nominations are now open for the 2025 Cyber Policy Awards! Until Dec. 6, submit an individual, small group, or organization to be considered for achievement in domestic and international cyber policy, research, journalism, or lifetime achievement.
🏆 form.jotform.com/243173956785...
🏆 form.jotform.com/243173956785...
November 22, 2024 at 9:19 PM
Nominations are now open for the 2025 Cyber Policy Awards! Until Dec. 6, submit an individual, small group, or organization to be considered for achievement in domestic and international cyber policy, research, journalism, or lifetime achievement.
🏆 form.jotform.com/243173956785...
🏆 form.jotform.com/243173956785...
Cyber volunteers are uniting to help nonprofits, schools, utilities and small businesses defend against cyber threats across the U.S. as part of the Cyber Resilience Corps. Congrats @cltcberkeley.bsky.social and Cyber Peace Inst. cltc.berkeley.edu/program/cybe... #CyberResilience #CyberCivilDefense
Cyber Resilience Corps - CLTC
What if community volunteers could protect our most under-resourced organizations? Community Organizations Face Rising Cyber Threats Public-interest community organizations—like nonprofits, rural hosp...
cltc.berkeley.edu
December 3, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Cyber volunteers are uniting to help nonprofits, schools, utilities and small businesses defend against cyber threats across the U.S. as part of the Cyber Resilience Corps. Congrats @cltcberkeley.bsky.social and Cyber Peace Inst. cltc.berkeley.edu/program/cybe... #CyberResilience #CyberCivilDefense
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I get excited about things. Some things more than others... @gate15.bsky.social is very excited to partner w/ @pausetake9.bsky.social. This new campaign bolsters 🇺🇸’s #CyberSecurity by forming communities of #cyber defenders. Protect your private info & the nation. 👉🏼 bit.ly/gate15-Take9. #Take9
Take9
Learn how to protect yourself from cyber threats. Take 9 seconds to pause and think before engaging with suspicious emails, messages, or links to avoid phishing and online scams.
bit.ly
November 25, 2024 at 9:20 PM
I get excited about things. Some things more than others... @gate15.bsky.social is very excited to partner w/ @pausetake9.bsky.social. This new campaign bolsters 🇺🇸’s #CyberSecurity by forming communities of #cyber defenders. Protect your private info & the nation. 👉🏼 bit.ly/gate15-Take9. #Take9
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Okay, one of the things Twitter was really good for was sounding the alarm & driving calls to Congress when terrible legislation came up for a vote.
Bluesky, IT'S TIME. H.R. 9495 would allow Trump to shut down any nonprofit by claiming they're "terrorists"
www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/no-o...
Bluesky, IT'S TIME. H.R. 9495 would allow Trump to shut down any nonprofit by claiming they're "terrorists"
www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/no-o...
November 19, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Okay, one of the things Twitter was really good for was sounding the alarm & driving calls to Congress when terrible legislation came up for a vote.
Bluesky, IT'S TIME. H.R. 9495 would allow Trump to shut down any nonprofit by claiming they're "terrorists"
www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/no-o...
Bluesky, IT'S TIME. H.R. 9495 would allow Trump to shut down any nonprofit by claiming they're "terrorists"
www.fightforthefuture.org/actions/no-o...
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Slightly more followers, now, so re-upping my offer to help mutual aid, direct action, and anti-capitalist orgs assemble their war chests. bsky.app/profile/tali...
I didn't see a 'fundraisers starter pack' but thought I'd start sharing what this moment means in terms of bringing resources and investment to your work on the revolution.
November 19, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Slightly more followers, now, so re-upping my offer to help mutual aid, direct action, and anti-capitalist orgs assemble their war chests. bsky.app/profile/tali...
New study on cybersecurity and nonprofits/cities show that 85% of nonprofits have experienced at least one cyber attack but only 53% have a full-time IT person and they lack funding and resources to sustain their work under cyber threats - so much more in here: cltc.berkeley.edu/publication/...
CyberCAN: Cybersecurity for Cities and Nonprofits - CLTC
A new CLTC report provides guidance to help government leaders in San Francisco and other cities more effectively support the digital security of local nonprofits. The report, “CyberCAN:…
cltc.berkeley.edu
November 19, 2024 at 9:32 PM
New study on cybersecurity and nonprofits/cities show that 85% of nonprofits have experienced at least one cyber attack but only 53% have a full-time IT person and they lack funding and resources to sustain their work under cyber threats - so much more in here: cltc.berkeley.edu/publication/...