Freedom of the Press Foundation recently released a report detailing a record number of arrests throughout 2020 based on comprehensive data gathered by the U.S. Press Freedom Tracker, a project in collaboration with the Committee to Protect Journalists.Harlo Holmes, Olivia Martin, David Huerta, and Martin …
The environment in the U.S. surrounding digital security threats to journalists is evolving. What should journalists do to better protect themselves, sources, and colleagues from escalating digital security threats?
While there is now little evidence of U.S. election malfeasance, there's still so much more we can do.
How journalists can safely make the most of their confidential tip pages.
Learn about the security, privacy, and anti-abuse measures of the BigBlueButton video chat platform.
BitLocker To Go is part of the larger BitLocker suite of encryption tools available in Windows 11 Pro, Enterprise, and Education. Unfortunately, it is not available on Windows 11 Home edition, which is the version most Windows computers ship with. However, it is possible to pay for an upgrade to a version that does support it, like Windows 11 Pro. Although BitLocker itself can be used to encrypt your computer’s entire hard drive, you can also use the BitLocker To Go feature to encrypt separate external drives with a strong passphrase, which we’ll cover in this guide.
It's time to rethink your privacy on Slack.
Freedom of the Press Foundation's Digital Security Training intern speaks to the experience of deploying Signal in his student newsroom.
Learn about how to tighten your home Wi-Fi router's security settings.
Learn about the security, privacy, and anti-abuse measures of the Microsoft Teams video chat platform.
Learn about the security, privacy, and anti-abuse measures of the Slack video chat platform.
Learn how to blur faces in photos with Signal, the encrypted messaging app.
Photos and how we share them can present risks to the people and sensitive information that’s been captured in the process. In this guide, we discuss how to safely redact photos on the go.By and large, the most-used cameras in people’s hands are the ones built into their smartphones. …
Something exciting is happening at Signal: Through novel encryption techniques and architecture, we may be moving away from phone numbers as user IDs.
We outline some of the questions we think about when critically assessing video conferencing tools, and how journalists can determine what’s right for them.
Learn about the security, privacy, and anti-abuse measures of the Google Meet video chat platform.
Learn about the security, privacy, and anti-abuse measures of the Whereby video chat platform.
Learn about the security, privacy, and anti-abuse measures of the Zoom video chat platform.
Learn about the security, privacy, and anti-abuse measures of the Jitsi Meet video chat platform.
Learn about which video chat tools are secure and practical for your situation.
Antivirus software is one of the oldest offerings available from the now-billion-dollar cybersecurity industry. But what does antivirus software do to help protect our devices, what does it not do, and do we really need it?
The choice between storing two-factor authentication codes on your device, versus a remote service in the cloud comes with some usability and security trade-offs.
Nearly everyone’s sent private photos at some point. But who else is able to see them, beyond your conversational partner? When sent over text messages and apps, who else gets a copy?If you send a photo over text message, the service provider (e.g., Verizon) can usually read the message …
Before potentially burning a source or tipping off a target before you're ready, journalists should know the privacy and security constraints of email — who can see your emails, and when?
Also available in Spanish.Passwords are the brittle wall that keeps unwanted visitors out of your accounts. When it comes to account protection, two-factor authentication is one of the most effective defenses available.Two-factor authentication, or 2FA for short, strengthens login security by requiring a second piece of information …
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