A warren of subterranean hallways
If you are traveling to the U.S. soon, you can be forgiven if your mind starts racing and the words on your screen start blurring together
Data vampires … we mean, brokers
That unsettled feeling you get when you are served an all-too-accurate advertisement? Data brokers at work
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
Ask a security trainer: Is mobile device location tracking a real risk?
Yes, but before implementing steps to mitigate it, take a moment to ask: Who’s at risk, when does it matter, and what’s at stake?
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
How to protect yourself and your information online
This article was republished with permission from the Education Writers Association. It has been lightly edited for style and consistency.A question many journalists are asking themselves in today’s shifting digital landscape: How can I protect myself and my information online? That was also the focus of a session …
Lock down those Firefox add-ons
Mozilla warns of phishing attacks targeting developers of Firefox add-ons
Assess risk and choose the right tools when recording interviews
Before journalists hit the ‘record’ button to capture interviews, it’s critical for them to think through the potential risks associated with recording and storing audio or video
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
Meta fixes bug that leaked AI chats
A security researcher found that by altering the ID attached to Meta AI prompts, he could get their chatbot to spit out someone else’s prompt and AI-generated responses
AI impersonation in the White House
Journalistic skepticism is pretty normal. But now we need to question someone’s literal voice. That’s a bit new
Airline data is flying all over the place
Getting back to the basics can help you mitigate the impact of mass data breaches
Oh, Brother (printers)!
The best time to patch your connected devices is all the time
Should you try Google Advanced Protection?
It’s the digital security training team at Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF), with security news that keeps you, your sources, and your devices safe. If someone shared this newsletter with you, please subscribe here.Android 16 drops — and with it, Advanced Protection modeJournalists and other at-risk …
Ask a security trainer: Securing your passwords when traveling
Planning to travel soon? Protect your passwords with these tips from FPF’s digital security training team!
Module: Digital security 101 — Crossing the US-Mexico border
This module focuses on how to prepare and what to expect for those traversing the U.S. southern border, centering journalists serving border communities.Unlike most modules in the J-school digital security curriculum, it begins with a somewhat distinct perspective on risk assessment, adding further emphasis on individual attributes (e.g., nationality) …
Journalist searched and detained at US airport
CBP searched an Australian journalist’s phone. He noted he was questioned over materials in his blog, social media posts, and reporting
