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Proton Mail is a Switzerland-based email client that offers end-to-end encryption between its users by default. This means that communication between anyone whose email is managed by Proton Mail can only be viewed by members of that party; No outside parties, including Proton Mail itself, can view the content of …

No matter who we are or where we work, each of us has information to keep secure and private. For media makers working in film, journalism, and the arts, data protection is essential. Audio, video, image, and text files make up the bulk of their work, and their livelihoods. The …

This piece is a part of a series of guides about encryption for media makers; take a look at the full collection here. We recommend you review our introduction to encryption piece for pro-tips and a technical glossary before proceeding with the step-by-step instructions below.Looking for …

This piece is a part of a series of guides about encryption for media makers; take a look at the full collection. We recommend you review our introduction to encryption piece for pro-tips and a technical glossary before proceeding with the step-by-step instructions below.VeraCrypt not …

This year we're gifting simple security guidance, which I think we can all agree is better than another internet-connected kitchen appliance.

Most sources don’t reach out with terribly sensitive information. But sometimes they do.

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Learn who else could be on the line when making a call on your cell.

Verifying software should be your first priority whenever you download a new piece of software. If you are downloading software by verified individual developers or an organization like Apple or Microsoft, the verification process is handled for you. However, you may want to use software built by developers who haven’t …

The app's easy-to-use "disappearing messages" feature can prevent sensitive conversations from getting into the wrong hands — when used as a part of a larger practice of secure communications.

A virtual private network, or VPN, is a useful tool for protecting your online activity. But figuring out which credible, secure VPN to use can be a challenge. This guide will show you what to look for when shopping for a VPN.

Metadata is the information about your files — the data about your data. It’s often hidden in files. Learn how to dig it up, or delete it entirely

Many fear how the Trump admin will use surveillance to stifle dissent. Here's a beginner's guide to upping your privacy and security game. 

For journalists covering political movements, reporting on protests is crucial, but these events come with unique security challenges. Here's how you can better protect your privacy and security.

Before heading to an event, read our piece about mobile security for activists for detailed context.

Before heading to an event, read our piece about mobile security for activists for detailed context.

So, you’ve been arrested covering an event. You’re taken to the police station, you’re booked, and your phone is confiscated. When you’re let out, after a few hours or even a few days, your phone is handed back to you in a plastic baggie, the SIM card and SD card …

The first step to a healthy digital life is an easy-to-implement strategy for managing your account credentials. You’ll notice that we’re using the term “passphrases” instead of “passwords.” Do you wonder why? In short, because passwords are obsolete. They’re too short, they tend to be unimaginative, and chances are, they’re …

Journalists and newsrooms are increasingly the victims of hacking and malware, and hackers often target them through email. Virtually every “sophisticated” hack of an individual reporter or entire newsroom involves a relatively simple email attack: phishing and spear phishing.Phishing is a social-engineering attack where an adversary crafts an email …