Advice column: What information can my VPN provider see?
Virtual private networks are a useful tool for our digital security kit, but what exactly do they protect us from?
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?
How to shop for a journalist: A security gift-giving guide
Sometimes I need gifts for my journalist friends. Journalists don’t typically treat themselves to gadgets and services that will make their jobs safer and easier, but maybe you can treat them instead.
A journalist’s guide to digital security risk assessment
To fine-tune your digital security, start with a risk assessment. A useful resource for your reporting process, a risk assessment will help you identify potential digital security risks and create a plan to mitigate them.
Advice column: Taming your notifications
FPF's digital security advice column today answers, how do I keep notifications from telling on me?
Advice column: Is my phone always listening?
Advice column: Is my phone always listening?
The telltale mobile phone: Keeping your data safe when reporting from the field
The 2024 U.S. presidential election has already been a magnet for protests, and covering any kind of protests is high risk for journalists. The U.S. Press Freedom Tracker covered demonstrations in advance of the presidential debate in September and during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois, in August, at …
Advice column: Which antivirus should I use?
Advice column: Which antivirus should I use?
Advice column: Are password managers ‘putting all my eggs in one basket?’
Advice column: Are password managers ‘putting all my eggs in one basket?’
Understanding every one of Signal’s identifiers
We’ve heard some questions about the difference between Signal usernames, phone numbers, profile names, profiles, and nicknames. Let’s talk about it.
Advice column: Why trust Signal?
FPF's digital security advice column today answers, why should I trust Signal?
Setting up a secure tipline on a budget
No need to break the bank when your newsroom sets up its first tipline or drop box.
Advice column: Two-factor authentication woes
FPF's digital security advice column today answers, what happens if I lose the phone I use for two-factor authentication?
How plausible is iCloud security on Apple devices?
Apple has released numerous security and privacy features over the past few years. If you use iCloud, you’ll want to enable Advanced Data Protection.
Announcing our advice column, “Ask a security trainer”
Are you a journalist with a question about digital security? Ask our team!
Advice column: Top three security tips
FPF's digital security advice column today answers, what are your top three security tips?
