Year: 2021

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Steps Your Nonprofit Can Take in Case of A Cyberattack

As nonprofits become more dependent on mobile and digital technologies to fundraise and operate, recent cyberattacks show just how easy it is for hackers to get their hands on valuable information and donations without being noticed. In fact, according to IBM, the average time to identify a cyberattack is 207 days.

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501c3 Cybersecurity: This Is What You Need To Know

501c3 cybersecurity has become a great concern in recent years. As ill-intended users find new and sophisticated ways to enact malicious behavior, it becomes imperative that your nonprofit takes action to protect work-related data and other sensitive information from your donors and partners.

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Discover Top 5 Nonprofits Cybersecurity Tips

501c3 cybersecurity has become a great concern in recent years. As ill-intended users find new and sophisticated ways to enact malicious behavior, it becomes imperative that your nonprofit takes action to protect work-related data and other sensitive information from your donors and partners.

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Nonprofit Cybersecurity For Partners: 4 Ways To Keep Your Data Safe

Nonprofit cybersecurity for partners is essential to prevent hackers from accessing personal and financial information. As ill-intended users are aware of the technical know-how constraints these organizations face, they have developed new tactics to invade nonprofits’ networks. To help you protect your partners, we have prepared 4 essential steps that will keep hackers at bay: Nonprofit Cybersecurity For Partners Tip 1: KnowBe4 Training Phishing is a type of social engineering attack used to steal login credentials and financial information. The attacker often uses a trusted identity to deceive the victim into opening an email or message. The recipient is then tricked into clicking or downloading a malicious file, which can lead to a ransomware attack or the revealing of sensitive information. The consequences of a phishing attack can be devastating for your organization. Not only will you suffer severe financial losses but your reputation among partners and sponsors will decline too. How to recognize phishing emails? Phishing emails often express/contain: – Urgency: Calls to action that require you to “act now” – Finance: Wire transfers, invoices, or payment remittances – Credentials: Unusual log in activity – Delivery: Package arrival or shipping information See this example: Image from: Khan Academy The

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