Google’s personal data removal updates
Google updates its “Results about you” tool to help users remove unwanted or outdated information about themselves
Apple pulls encrypted iCloud from the U.K.
After government demands for global access to Apple’s end-to-end encrypted iCloud, the company disables the feature regionally
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 …
X temporarily blocks Signal links
While X might be able to block links, it will have a tougher time blocking Signal usernames
U.K. officials demand iCloud backdoor
The “snoopers’ charter” order for access to end-to-end encrypted iCloud accounts applies globally
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 …
Signal allows synching with new devices
Ever linked a new device to your Signal account, only to find you didn’t get your old messages? No longer!
Trump cuts DHS board probing Chinese attacks
In one of his first moves as president, Trump disbands cybersecurity board tasked with investigating Chinese attacks on U.S. telecoms
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?
Security risk assessment as a mental health tool
Let’s talk about protecting your well-being by prioritizing what security risks you want to address.
Media organizations are locking down
The New York Times reports media organizations are locking down their communications amid threats to the press.
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!
Telegram’s compliance with data requests skyrockets
Following CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest, the messaging app is giving more user IP addresses and phone numbers to U.S. authorities
Leaks and the media in 2025
Trump attorneys, incoming officials lay out intentions to use the legal system to bully media and investigate leaks
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
Clawing back your data on X
Purging your social media posts is getting much simpler
The 2025 journalist’s digital security checklist
Our digital security training team's checklist to help journalists secure their digital life.
Lock down your Bluesky account
Among journalists, Bluesky is taking flight. Critical account security protections are still under development
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?
New leaks on police phone unlocking tech
Recent insight into the capabilities and limitations of GrayKey, a secretive phone forensics tool, highlight the importance of updates
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.
WhatsApp lawsuit highlights spyware abuses (again)
In lawsuit against NSO Group, documents reveal the spyware vendor disconnected 10 abusive government customers
Advice column: Taming your notifications
FPF's digital security advice column today answers, how do I keep notifications from telling on me?
