URLCrazy is a tool that can generate and test domain typos and variations to detect and perform typo squatting, URL hijacking, phishing, and corporate espionage. It generates 15 types of domain variants, knows over 8000 common misspellings, supports multiple keyboard layouts, can check if a typo is a valid domain, tests if domain typos are in use, and estimates the popularity of a typo.

aircrack-ng is a set of tools for auditing wireless networks. It's an enhanced/reborn version of aircrack. It consists of airodump (an 802.11 packet capture program), aireplay (an 802.11 packet injection program), aircrack (static WEP and WPA-PSK cracking), airdecap (decrypts WEP/WPA capture files), and some tools to handle capture files (merge, convert, etc.).

aircrack-ng is a set of tools for auditing wireless networks. It's an enhanced/reborn version of aircrack. It consists of airodump (an 802.11 packet capture program), aireplay (an 802.11 packet injection program), aircrack (static WEP and WPA-PSK cracking), airdecap (decrypts WEP/WPA capture files), and some tools to handle capture files (merge, convert, etc.).

aircrack-ng is a set of tools for auditing wireless networks. It's an enhanced/reborn version of aircrack. It consists of airodump (an 802.11 packet capture program), aireplay (an 802.11 packet injection program), aircrack (static WEP and WPA-PSK cracking), airdecap (decrypts WEP/WPA capture files), and some tools to handle capture files (merge, convert, etc.).

aircrack-ng is a set of tools for auditing wireless networks. It's an enhanced/reborn version of aircrack. It consists of airodump (an 802.11 packet capture program), aireplay (an 802.11 packet injection program), aircrack (static WEP and WPA-PSK cracking), airdecap (decrypts WEP/WPA capture files), and some tools to handle capture files (merge, convert, etc.).

aircrack-ng is a set of tools for auditing wireless networks. It's an enhanced/reborn version of aircrack. It consists of airodump (an 802.11 packet capture program), aireplay (an 802.11 packet injection program), aircrack (static WEP and WPA-PSK cracking), airdecap (decrypts WEP/WPA capture files), and some tools to handle capture files (merge, convert, etc.).

aircrack-ng is a set of tools for auditing wireless networks. It's an enhanced/reborn version of aircrack. It consists of airodump (an 802.11 packet capture program), aireplay (an 802.11 packet injection program), aircrack (static WEP and WPA-PSK cracking), airdecap (decrypts WEP/WPA capture files), and some tools to handle capture files (merge, convert, etc.).

aircrack-ng is a set of tools for auditing wireless networks. It's an enhanced/reborn version of aircrack. It consists of airodump (an 802.11 packet capture program), aireplay (an 802.11 packet injection program), aircrack (static WEP and WPA-PSK cracking), airdecap (decrypts WEP/WPA capture files), and some tools to handle capture files (merge, convert, etc.).

aircrack-ng is a set of tools for auditing wireless networks. It's an enhanced/reborn version of aircrack. It consists of airodump (an 802.11 packet capture program), aireplay (an 802.11 packet injection program), aircrack (static WEP and WPA-PSK cracking), airdecap (decrypts WEP/WPA capture files), and some tools to handle capture files (merge, convert, etc.).

aircrack-ng is a set of tools for auditing wireless networks. It's an enhanced/reborn version of aircrack. It consists of airodump (an 802.11 packet capture program), aireplay (an 802.11 packet injection program), aircrack (static WEP and WPA-PSK cracking), airdecap (decrypts WEP/WPA capture files), and some tools to handle capture files (merge, convert, etc.).

An exploitable command injection vulnerability exists in the ACEManager iplogging.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. A specially crafted HTTP request can inject arbitrary commands, resulting in arbitrary command execution. An attacker can send an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

An exploitable unverified password change vulnerability exists in the ACEManager upload.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. A specially crafted HTTP request can cause a unverified device configuration change, resulting in an unverified change of the user password on the device. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

An exploitable cross-site scripting vulnerability exists in the ACEManager ping_result.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. A specially crafted HTTP ping request can cause reflected javascript code execution, resulting in the execution of javascript code running on the victim's browser. An attacker can get a victim to click a link, or embedded URL, that redirects to the reflected cross-site scripting vulnerability to trigger this vulnerability.

An exploitable remote code execution vulnerability exists in the upload.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. A specially crafted HTTP request can upload a file, resulting in executable code being uploaded, and routable, to the webserver. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

An exploitable Information Disclosure vulnerability exists in the ACEManager EmbeddedAceGet_Task.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. A specially crafted HTTP request can cause an information disclosure, resulting in the exposure of confidential information, including, but not limited to, plaintext passwords and SNMP community strings. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request, or run the binary, to trigger this vulnerability.

An exploitable Permission Assignment vulnerability exists in the ACEManager EmbeddedAceSet_Task.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. A specially crafted HTTP request can cause a arbitrary setting writes, resulting in the unverified changes to any system setting. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request, or run the binary as any user, to trigger this vulnerability.

An exploitable information disclosure vulnerability exists in the ACEManager template_load.cgi functionality of Sierra Wireless AirLink ES450 FW 4.9.3. A specially crafted HTTP request can cause a information leak, resulting in the disclosure of internal paths and files. An attacker can make an authenticated HTTP request to trigger this vulnerability.

The CEO of the UN’s Global Compact initiative, Lise Kingo, talks about the sustainability shift in the C-suite, FDI’s role in achieving the SDGs and how CEOs can address common risks.

Fall has arrived, and with it comes fundraising season. More than one-third of charitable giving happens in the last three months of the year, and the emergence of Giving Tuesday (on November 28 this year) makes the year's end even more critical for charities.

Feeling overwhelmed? Your local NetSquared group is here to help with free, in-person events being held across the U.S. and the globe.

Naples, Florida, is hosting a meetup on tools for effective email fundraising; Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin, is hosting a series of Giving Tuesday brainstorming sessions; and Chicago, Illinois, will explore how your CRM can save end-of-year fundraising plans.

With more than 75 events scheduled for October, there's probably an event scheduled for your community, so RSVP now for one of our meetups.

Join us!

Upcoming Tech4Good Events

This roundup of face-to-face nonprofit tech events includes meetups from NetSquared, NTEN's Tech Clubs, and other awesome organizations. If you're holding monthly events that gather the #nptech community, let me know, and I'll include you in the next community calendar, or apply today to start your own NetSquared group.

Jump to events in North America or go international with events in

• Africa and Middle East
• Asia and Pacific Rim
• Central and South America
• Europe and U.K.

North America

Monday, October 2, 2017

• Vancouver, British Columbia: Photojournalism for Nonprofits and Small Businesses #Storymakers2017

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

• Portland, Oregon
  • Happy Hour with Nonprofit Tech Luminaries
  • NTEN Presents: Oregon Nonprofit Tech Roundup
• Montréal, Québec: Développer une Présence Web Efficace
• Naples, Florida: Tools for Effective Email Communication
• Mason, Ohio: Connecting Nonprofits and Techies in Cincinnati

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

• Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania: Bagels and Bytes — Allegheny
• Baltimore, Maryland: WordPress 101 and Tech Help and Consultations
• San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night (Weekly)

Thursday, October 5, 2017

• Calgary, Alberta: Evening on Data Ethics

Friday, October 6, 2017

• Seattle, Washington: King County Executive Director Forum

Monday, October 9, 2017

• Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin: Giving Tuesday Brainstorming

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

• Columbus, Ohio: Nonprofit IT Forum
• Decatur, Illinois: Free and Low-Cost Resources for Nonprofit Software
• Ottawa, Ontario: Review Progress on Data Analysis Projects

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

• Mason, Ohio: Help Create an App for Homeless to Manage Money More Effectively
• San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night (Weekly)
• Boston, Massachusetts: Tech Networks of Boston Roundtable: Building an Effective Data Culture at Your Nonprofit
• O’Fallon, Missouri: Learn How to Apply for a $10,000 per Month Google AdWords Grant
• Phoenix, Arizona: Website Building 101: Quick and Easy Web Presence for Nonprofits
• Los Angeles, California: Nonprofit Volunteer Management
• Chicago, Illinois: Net Neutrality

Thursday, October 12, 2017

• Chicago, Illinois: It's Never Too Late: How Your CRM Can Save End-of-Year Fundraising
• Seattle, Washington: What You Need to Know About Board Governance

Saturday, October 14, 2017

• Saint Paul, Minnesota: Minnesota Blogger Conference | by Get Social Events, the Social Media Breakfast Folks ($25)

Monday, October 16, 2017

• San Francisco, California: Social Impact in Tech: Panel Discussion with LinkedIn, Lyft, and Salesforce
• Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin: Giving Tuesday Brainstorming
• Seattle, Washington: Fall Nonprofit Technology Speed Geek

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

• Buffalo, New York: Essential Data Management
• Orlando, Florida: Tech4Good Orlando October: Search Engine Optimization and Strategy

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

• San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night (Weekly)
• Houston, Texas: NetSquared Houston
• Research Triangle Park, North Carolina: Crowdsourcing Change: The Social Web to Nonprofits

Thursday, October 19, 2017

• Monroeville, Pennsylvania: TechNow 2017 Conference
• Sweet Briar, Virginia: Using Data to Reach Your Audience

Friday, October 20, 2017

• West Chester, Ohio: Southwest Ohio Give Camp
• Boston, Massachusetts: Tech Networks of Boston Roundtable: Can Appmaker Help You? A Free Database Tool from Google

Monday, October 23, 2017

• Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin: Giving Tuesday Brainstorming
• Austin, Texas: Engaging the Millennial Donor

Tuesday, October 24, 2017

• Vancouver, British Columbia: How Delivering Webinars Can Benefit Your Mission

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

• Baltimore, Maryland: Salesforce 101 for Nonprofits and Free Tech Help and Guidance
• San Francisco, California: Code for America Civic Hack Night (Weekly)
• Seattle, Washington: Recruit, Engage, and Retain a Great Board

Monday, October 30, 2017

• Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin: Giving Tuesday Brainstorming

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

• Seattle, Washington: Bolder and Wiser: Nonprofit Advocacy Rights (Part 2)

Central and South America

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

• Guatemala City, Guatemala: Pechakucha Guatemala — Historias Digitales Vol. 15

Africa and Middle East

Sunday, October 1, 2017

• Cotonou, Benin: L'Utilité des Logiciels de TechSoup dans la Progression d Nos ONG dans le Monde
• Kampala, Uganda: Digital Storytelling for Nonprofits Workshop

Monday, October 2, 2017

• Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso: Monthly Meeting of Local Members

Saturday, October 7, 2017

• Matloding, South Africa: Technology for Rural Development
• Bunda, Tanzania: Microsoft Cloud Computing
• Morogoro, Tanzania: Role of ICT for Farm Management

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

• Bamenda, Cameroon: How to Create Digital Stories

Friday, October 13, 2017

• Katabi, Uganda: Using Social Media Applications for Development
• Pangani, Tanzania: Storymakers Campaign

Saturday, October 14, 2017

• Bunda, Tanzania: Microsoft Cloud Computing

Sunday, October 15, 2017

• Cotonou, Benin: Les Logiciels Mis en Don par Techsoup.org pour les ONG et Association au Benin

Saturday, October 21, 2017

• Bunda, Tanzania: Microsoft Cloud Computing

Saturday, October 28, 2017

• Bunda, Tanzania: Microsoft Cloud Computing
• Morogoro, Tanzania: Technology for Livelihood Improvement

Asia and Pacific Rim

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

• Taipei, Taiwan: NGO要怎麼搞群眾募資？- 綠盟經驗談

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

• Singapore, Singapore: DataJam!

Tuesday, October 10, 2017

• Wellington, New Zealand: Set Your Email Newsletter on Fire | Net2Welly Oct '17 Meetup

Sunday, October 15, 2017

• Jakarta, Indonesia: Web Hosting

Europe and U.K.

Tuesday, October 3, 2017

• Paris, France: AdWords Express — Grands Débutants

Wednesday, October 4, 2017

• Puidoux, Switzerland: 7ème Journée Pédagogique ESV-SPV (AVMES/AVMD)

Friday, October 6, 2017

• Carouge, Switzerland: 12h de Hackaton pour Afficher les Termes et Conditions, Que Vous Ne Lirez Jamais

Saturday, October 7, 2017

• Genève, Switzerland: LINforum3 Partage Idée, Réflexion, Projet, Startup, Service … Responsables!

Wednesday, October 11, 2017

• Cambridge, United Kingdom: Social Media Surgery — Hands-on Help with Social Media

Thursday, October 12, 2017

• Paris, France: La Data pour Vous Renforcer

Saturday, October 14, 2017

• Pully, Switzerland: Intergen.Digital à Pully

Monday, October 16, 2017

• Birmingham, United Kingdom: Social Media Session

Tuesday, October 17, 2017

• Dublin, Ireland: Smart Cities for Good

Wednesday, October 18, 2017

• Paris, France: Forum National des Associations et des Fondations
• Bordeaux, France: Les Personas pour Optimiser Votre Conversion

Thursday, October 19, 2017

• Bath, United Kingdom: Tech for Good Community Mapping
• Paris, France: Brainstorming, Plans d'Actions sur Internet

Wednesday, October 25, 2017

• Manchester, United Kingdom: Tech for Good: At the BBC
• Paris, France: AdWords – Initiation
• Paudex, Switzerland: RdV4–0.ch: 3. Solutions Informatiques — Cloud — SaaS — Services en Ligne

Thursday, October 26, 2017

• Barcelona, Spain: ¡Relanzamos NetSquared Barcelona! ¡Te Esperamos!
• Paris, France: Analytics — Initiation

Tuesday, October 31, 2017

• Renens, Switzerland: OpenLab: Visite du Fablab de Renens

Left photo: Gregory Munyaneza / NetSquared Rwanda / CC BY

Center photo: Chrispin Okumu / NetSquared Kenya / CC BY

Right photo: Chrispin Okumu / NetSquared Kenya / CC BY

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As champions of National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NCSAM), we're kicking off our first week with a focus on email. Read on for facts and tips on email security from the National Cyber Security Alliance.

Across the world, 269 billion emails are sent every day. It's estimated that the average business user will receive 96 emails per day by 2019 (source: Radicati).

Given our reliance on the medium, it's no surprise that email is one of cybercriminals' favorite methods of attack. According to the National Cyber Security Alliance, 85 percent of U.S. organizations have experienced a phishing attack and 30 percent of people have opened a phishing email.

There are simple steps you can take to ensure that you don't become a victim of a cyberattack. Somewhat like a poker tell, suspicious emails contain hints that the sender isn't who they claim to be.

Watch this video to learn how to spot email scams.

The Facts About Email Scams

• Suspicious emails engage in "spoofing," a type of scam in which attackers impersonate a trustworthy entity to make it more likely that the recipient will open and act on the email.
• Spoofed emails typically employ one of two tactics:
  • Phishing, the attempt to obtain sensitive information such as usernames, passwords, and credit card details (and, indirectly, money) for malicious reasons.
  • Spreading malware by getting the user to open malicious email attachments or click on malicious links.

Practical Tips on Spotting Suspicious Emails

• Look carefully at the email and ask yourself the following questions:

• • Do you know or recognize the "from" address or contact's name?
  • Does the message contain incorrect grammar or misspelled words?
  • Does the message ask you to take action on something you didn't request, such as "click on this link to pick the new phone you requested"?

• If the answer to the first is no, or the answer to the second or third above is yes:
  

• • Don't click on links. Instead, hover your cursor over links to determine if the address is unknown, suspicious, or misleading: for example, www.microsoft.com.maliciousdomain.it. Don't open any attachments the email contains.
  • If you suspect a work email is a phishing attack, immediately report it to your IT administrator so they can alert your fellow coworkers of the attempted attack. If it's a personal email, most email service providers provide a mechanism to report that. Check out this example from Gmail.

Additional Cybersecurity Resources

• Want to learn more about cybersecurity and how you can keep your data safe? Read our latest blog post about the Equifax breach.
• Need a little inspiration? Find out how TechSoup and Symantec are making a difference in the lives of at-risk teens.
• Get more security tips from the National Cyber Security Alliance. National Cyber Security Alliance Month — observed every October — was created as a collaborative effort between government and industry to ensure all Americans have the resources they need to stay safer and more secure online. Find out how you can get involved.

Image: National Cyber Security Alliance

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Sub-Saharan Africa is the world’s fastest growing mobile phone market, but how can telecoms companies make the most of the huge opportunities the region provides?

Egypt is well on the way to establishing a diversified economy, claims Hala El Saeed, minister of planning and economic development 

Combining a strategic location with an investor-friendly environment, Egypt is ensuring its Suez Canal Economic Zone is primed for foreign investment. 

Sustainability is gaining traction in the creative industries, with the Italian region of Trentino designing a film production rating protocol that is being considered by the EU.

London has retained its position as fDi’s European City of the Future, while Paris has climbed to second place, knocking Dublin into the third spot. 

Paris Region has kept its fDi European Region of the Future title, while Dublin Region holds on to second place and North Rhine-Westphalia is in third.