Advice column: Should I be concerned about AI transcription tools?
There are some great uses for time-saving AI transcription tools, but it’s important to also know when to avoid uploading to a cloud provider
Advice column: So you’ve been targeted by a famous person
Our digital security team examines the security risks to journalists if a prominent person targets them online, and what can be done to prepare
Advice column: Is it safe to unlock my phone with my face?
Welcome to “Ask a security trainer,” the column where the Digital Security Training team at Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) answers your burning questions at the intersection of journalism and security. Submit yours here! Let’s jump right into this week’s question.Dear DST,I have some sensitive data …
Digital security valentines for you and yours
Happy Valentine’s Day! Like love itself, digital security is all about trust, confidentiality, and compatibility, so we worked with our friends at Calyx Institute on this set of valentines.Please feel free to choose your favorites, download them, print them if you like, and send them along to anyone …
Advice column: When I use Face ID, does Apple get a copy?
Welcome to “Ask a security trainer,” the column where the Digital Security Training team at Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) answers your burning questions at the intersection of journalism and security. Submit yours here! Let’s jump right into this week’s question.Dear DST,I’m concerned about using biometrics …
Advice column: How can I tell my device isn’t infected with malware or spyware?
FPF's digital security advice column today answers, how can I tell my device isn’t infected with malware or spyware?
Advice column: Will I face increased scrutiny for using Tor?
People may have tried to scare you away from the anonymity-preserving Tor Browser. … Use it anyway!
Advice column: Why not use my browser as my password manager?
Our digital security training team on the advantages and disadvantages of a browser-based password manager
The 2025 journalist’s digital security checklist
Our digital security training team's checklist to help journalists secure their digital life.
Advice column: Sharing passwords and two-factor authentication methods across teams
FPF's digital security training team today answers, how can I safely share passwords and two-factor authentication methods with my team?
