Media organizations are locking down
The New York Times reports media organizations are locking down their communications amid threats to the press.
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
Clawing back your data on X
Purging your social media posts is getting much simpler
Lock down your Bluesky account
Among journalists, Bluesky is taking flight. Critical account security protections are still under development
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
WhatsApp lawsuit highlights spyware abuses (again)
In lawsuit against NSO Group, documents reveal the spyware vendor disconnected 10 abusive government customers
Use Signal’s new call links
The encrypted messaging app just rolled out a new feature to let users join a call with just a link — groups no longer required
Election safety support for journalists
Alongside a coalition of press freedom organizations, we’ve teamed up with the Knight Election Hub to support journalists.
Stop ad-based location tracking
Tracking IDs baked into your mobile device reveal visits to abortion clinics and more.
