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Water utilities partner with technologists to stave off cyber attacks in our pilot program! @DefConFranklin @nrwa and @defcon are excited to announce that we’re onboarding 6 utilities across 4 states that the #CyberVolunteer Task Force will help protect harris.uchicago.edu/news-events/ne…

What were the motivations behind the wiper attack on #Stryker? How does it compare to previous incidents? How do we respond? @IST’s latest webinar breaks down last week’s cyber attack and offers best practices for at-risk orgs. Read the recap: securityandtechnology.org/blog/the-fight… #CyberCivilDefense #Take9

Mark your calendars! The dates for the 2026 Cyber Civil Defense Summits, co-hosted by @CLTCBerkeley and state partners, are finally here! Sign up to hear when registration opens: cybercivildefensesummit.org #CyberCivilDefense #CyberResilienceCorps #Take9

Great article by @jessicalyons of @TheRegister, on how the DEF CON 33 Hackers’ Almanack came to fruition and what we are fighting for. Hackers are fed up with the policymakers’ lack of action. The Almanack lists the biggest threats that need to be fixed to protect our democracy: cyber crime, AI security, and authoritarianism. Read the full article⬇️ theregister.com/2026/02/28/def… Read the Hackers' Almanack⬇️ harris.uchicago.edu/sites/default/… #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 #HackersAlmanack 📷

ICYMI: DEF CON Franklin Founder Jake Braun was interviewed about the recent cartel-related violence in Mexico, and what it may mean for Chicago. As Jake says, "We need to go after the entire network, not just an individual person. You have to think kind of this is more like how we went after Al Qaeda, not Al Capone." Read more👇 yahoo.com/news/articles/…

Cyber threats to water systems aren’t hypothetical — they’re happening. Nation-state actors don’t care if you’re small. Water is essential infrastructure. DEF CON Franklin just got back from the Utah Rural Water Association Annual Conference @utahruralwater to meet systems where they are. We’re ready to help strengthen your defenses. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 #CyberResilienceCorps @NRWA

“Even when compared to other critical infrastructure (CI) sectors, water stands out as particularly “target rich and cyber poor,ˮ’ the report reads, citing @joshcorman and #U27. 🛡️ Learn more: securityandtechnology.org/undisruptable2…

ICYMI: The DEF CON 33 Hackers' Almanack is out now. Hackers have made it clear what policymakers should know and quickly act upon, in order to protect our critical systems. It's time to start listening to what the experts have to say⬇️ harris.uchicago.edu/sites/default/… #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 #HackersAlmanack

👏Great breakdown coverage of The DEF CON 33 Hackers’ Almanack by @SaraEFriedman in @InsideCyber. From AI governance to geopolitical activities, the report translates cyber vulnerabilities disclosed by the global hacker community into plain language for policymakers, security leaders, and the public. Hackers laid it out, now it’s time for policymakers to act. Read more ⬇️ insidecybersecurity.com/share/17782 Almanack here⬇️ harris.uchicago.edu/sites/default/… #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 #HackersAlmanack

More kudos to @politico on the US side for this coverage of the Almanack. Our report this year features themes and policy solutions, from creating multilateral standards for AI use in cyber to fighting back against despotism with digital means. Read more: harris.uchicago.edu/sites/default/… @MCSC_org #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 #HackersAlmanack

🎉Thanks to the @POLITICOEurope Cyber Insights newsletter for being the first to cover the Almanack! The threats are real. The systems are fragile. The gap between what hackers know and what governments act on is still wide. Read here⬇️ harris.uchicago.edu/sites/default/… #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 #HackersAlmanack @MCSC_org

Excited to have my DC33 talk featured amongst other great talks in this years DEF CON Hackers Almanack!

Hackers don’t just forecast cyber risk, they demonstrate it. The DEF CON 33 Hackers’ Almanack report is blunt, technical, and long overdue. The Almanack translates real exploits into a policy roadmap leaders can’t afford to ignore. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 Read here: harris.uchicago.edu/sites/default/…

How can civil society increase technical agency in a platform-dominated world? • Need for independent AI & security insights (see the @defcon Hackers’ Almanack) • Sustainable funding for open tools • Tackling network effects & high switching costs

‼️NEW DEF CON HACKERS' ALMANACK‼️ As global leaders gather to debate security, hackers have already demonstrated what breaks first. The DEF CON 33 Hackers' Almanack translates top-notch hacker research into plain language for policymakers. It covers offensive AI, cybercrime, despotic surveillance, and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities. Read more⬇️ harris.uchicago.edu/sites/default/… Press release here⬇️ defconfranklin.com/almanack2026.h… #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 #HackersAlmanack #MCSC @MunSecConf

Hackers don’t just forecast cyber risk, they demonstrate it. This year, they've shown us that foundational infrastructure - including our AI systems, cars, and liquefied natural gas tanker ships - can be incredibly fragile. More to come 🔜. #HackersAlmanack #CyberCivilDefense #Take9 @MunSecConf #MCSC

Get ready for the DEF CON 33 Hackers' Almanack. While leaders gear up for the Munich Cyber Security Conference, the DEF CON community has already mapped the weakest points in our phones, cars, and critical infrastructure. The Almanack captures cutting-edge findings and offers policy solutions for pressing issues. Cover and report to come tomorrow. #HackersAlmanack @MunSecConf #MCSC #CyberCivilDefense #Take9

Cyber volunteering had a big year in 2025, marked by a surge in community-led civil defense. This latest recap from CLTC and the Cyber Resilience Corps highlights how the ecosystem is scaling and maturing. Read more about the role that Franklin is playing in the report 👇 cltc.berkeley.edu/2025/12/19/fro…. #CyberCivilDefense #Take9

Hey DEF CON Franklin community, Join our volunteer Tim Pappa at RSA Conference this year! On March 24th from 2:25-3:15 PM PDT, Tim will be presenting "Foes, Felons, and Friends: Advocating for a Dangerously Talented Community". Sign up and check out more here: path.rsaconference.com/flow/rsac/us26… #CyberCivilDefense #Take9