Proton Mail is not for anonymity
A recent story of a Proton Mail user unmasked for Swiss authorities highlights what the company can and can’t protect
In Greek court, founder of spyware firm convicted
Intellexa founder and three others found guilty of using mercenary spyware to target journalists and senior government officials in Greece
Evolving digital security practices and the mistakes we’re making
FPF’s Harlo Holmes offers advice on 404 Media podcast
In raid on journalist, Apple’s Lockdown Mode blocks FBI
Lockdown Mode is not just for dealing with remote malware — it also appears to shut down some forensic devices.
Five security lessons from the FBI’s Washington Post raid
Court documents show how investigators can track digital activities, and reveal ways to harden journalists’ devices
Maximizing Signal group chat safety
Larger groups come with more risk to your privacy, but you can make decisions about how to navigate groups safely
Ask a security trainer: Getting ahead of device snatchers
What can journalists do if they expect someone might take devices with sensitive information?
Signal’s founder is building a private chatbot
Confer is an open source, end-to-end encrypted chatbot.
Instagram floods users with password reset emails
If you got one of these emails, you weren’t alone.
Californians get new data broker opt-out tool
Even if you don’t live in the Golden State, there are things you can do to opt out of invasive data broker companies.
Google Chrome prepares AI ‘agents’
How might Chrome put guardrails on AI ‘agents’?
Lessons from Defense Department ‘Signalgate’ report
The Pentagon inspector general’s report gives more details on the incident than ever before.
Commercial spyware targets Signal, WhatsApp users
To protect your sensitive conversations, you’ll need to make sure your device is safe.
Warning: Time to move away from Windows 10
With Windows dropping support for Windows 10, you’ll need to upgrade — or consider another operating system entirely!
iPhone 17’s killer feature: Memory safety
Apple’s new phone series has a secret superpower that will make mercenary spyware much harder to deploy
Ask a security trainer: How do I get secure phone backups?
Explore some options for backing up your phone privately and securely.
Verizon in hot water for selling location data
For one industry mining your data alongside telecom providers, it’s all about location, location, location
Signal’s new Secure Backup feature
Right now it’s on Android beta, iOS and desktop are on their way soon, too.
ICE revives contract for spyware
Targeted malware is the sharpest edge of the spear, but simple steps also do a great deal to lower your risk of attack
Device searches hit record numbers at U.S. border
The rise in device searches at U.S. ports of entry is consistent with ongoing upward trend — but there are things you can do to prepare
Added to the ICE group chat
ICE officers used unsecured text messages to communicate about a target marked for deportation. Then, they added a stranger
Defend against phone number theft
AT&T rolled out a new feature to help customers lock down their accounts. But it’s not just AT&T — your phone company may have their own version as well
Lock down those Firefox add-ons
Mozilla warns of phishing attacks targeting developers of Firefox add-ons
Apple’s least fun alerts
Research shows that in recent months, Apple has notified at least a dozen Iranian iPhone users of targeted spyware, including those in civil society
Ask a security trainer: What about the password for my password manager?
Definitely use a strong password on your password manager. But it’s also a good move to have backup plans
