Last week, Eric Trump tweeted a screenshot of an email that circulated through the Trump Organization by Washington Post reporter David Fahrenthold. Although the tweet sensationalized Fahrenholt’s emails, it should fall short of qualifying for reality TV levels of drama, since reporters do this sort of thing all the time. But are there other considerations to take in mind when reaching out to sources in their workplaces?
An ever increasing amount of traffic flows through our devices, turning web browsers from our primary gateway to the web into our primary gateway to the rest of the world.In the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic Google Chrome delayed expected browser updates, as employees quickly transitioned to …
This guide is intended for readers familiar with using PGP who want to take an extra step in fortifying the security around their private key. Some of these steps also utilize a command-line interface, and it may be helpful to get comfortable with that interface before diving in. For a …
Journalism schools have been slow to offer comprehensive security education to students. What's getting in the way?
The Digital Security Training track currently offers a variety of courses covering the most salient and pressing issues facing journalists and technology in the current day. FPF offers courses in 90-minute, 3-hour, and full-day formats; in order to accommodate organizations requiring for more flexibility in scheduling. Some courses include hands-on …
They are tethered to wireless networks, and we are tethered to them. We spend so much time with smartphones, yet most of us devote little of it contemplating our small computers. We often treat these valuable devices more like everyday household items, as opposed to curated archives of our lives. …
If your web browser is asking you to install software updates, it may also be asking you to protect itself from getting hacked.
Data breaches, and in particular those including personal passwords for websites or apps, are evergreen news stories that repeat themselves like an Advent calendar for cybersecurity failures. Although these breaches are a regular phenomena, they are trailed by a long, drawn-out window of time where other attackers use breached data …
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 …
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 …
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. 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 …
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