Wear a mask, then cover your face with Signal
Learn how to blur faces in photos with Signal, the encrypted messaging app.
Beyond Signal phone numbers
Something exciting is happening at Signal: Through novel encryption techniques and architecture, we may be moving away from phone numbers as user IDs.
Evaluating videoconferencing tools
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.
What we know about video conferencing with Whereby
Learn about the security, privacy, and anti-abuse measures of the Whereby video chat platform.
What we know about video conferencing with Zoom
Learn about the security, privacy, and anti-abuse measures of the Zoom video chat platform.
What we know about video conferencing with Jitsi Meet
Learn about the security, privacy, and anti-abuse measures of the Jitsi Meet video chat platform.
What we know about video conferencing with Google Meet
Learn about the security, privacy, and anti-abuse measures of the Google Meet video chat platform.
Choosing the right video conferencing tool for the job
Learn about which video chat tools are secure and practical for your situation.
What about antivirus?
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?
Where does your team store its two-factor authentication codes?
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.
How reporters’ emails get got: Case studies in legal requests and hacking
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?
We ran over some security keys with a car and some still worked
One of the most common questions we get in training journalists on two-factor authentication (2FA) is: How hard are these hardware security keys exactly? Our digital security team has plenty of anecdotes to support their durability, but we've decided to methodically put them to the test.
Newsrooms, let's talk about Office 365
Once upon a time, Microsoft Office provided a small suite of applications on your computer, including Word for writing, Excel for spreadsheets, and PowerPoint for presentations. But increasingly, modern newsrooms use Office 365 to access these tools over the web, alongside remote storage and team management software. While working on the web offers obvious advantages, many reporters also wonder about the privacy and security of this data. What about our most sensitive, unpublished details when reporting? What can Microsoft see?
Freedom of the Press Foundation and USC Journalism School announce partnership on digital security
Freedom of the Press Foundation and the University of Southern California Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism are excited to announce an innovative partnership to develop comprehensive digital security education for journalism and communication students. Additionally, Yubico, a leading provider of hardware authentication security keys, will be providing YubiKey …
Here’s how to share sensitive leaks with the press
Thinking about securely leaking information to news organizations? This guide will show you how.
Leaking on the clock: What your sources need to know
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?
Why aren't more journalism schools teaching digital security?
Journalism schools have been slow to offer comprehensive security education to students. What's getting in the way?
The story inside your software updates
If your web browser is asking you to install software updates, it may also be asking you to protect itself from getting hacked.
Security, the gift that keeps on giving
This year we're gifting simple security guidance, which I think we can all agree is better than another internet-connected kitchen appliance.
Why security specialists love to hate cellphone networks
Learn who else could be on the line when making a call on your cell.
Why reporters should always turn on Signal’s disappearing messages
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.
11 tips for protecting your privacy and digital security in the age of Trump
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.
How journalists can protect themselves while covering protests
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.
