It’s the Digital Security Training team at Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF), with security news that keeps you, your sources, and your devices safe. If someone has shared this newsletter with you, please subscribe here.
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While the polls may have closed, our work continues. We’ve got your back.
If you’re a U.S.-based journalist or news outlet covering the U.S. election and need safety support, the team at Election Urgent Care is here to help. FPF has joined forces with the Knight Election Hub and an all-star team of safety and legal experts from the Committee to Protect Journalists, the International Women's Media Foundation, Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press, PEN America, and Aegis Safety Alliance. We’ll provide support for digital, physical, psychological, and legal concerns, from dealing with doxing, threats, and arrests to preparing for risky assignments. To learn more, or to apply from an eligible newsroom for support, check out Knight Election Hub’s Urgent Care.
More updates from our team
- In our newest advice column, our team answers the question: Is my phone always listening? The answer is a little more complex than a simple yes or no. Check it out.
- In celebration of Global Encryption Day, my colleagues Harlo Holmes and Seth Stern spoke with reporters Julia Angwin and Lorenzo Franceschi-Bicchierai about the value of encryption to journalists for protecting sources, and how tools like Signal and WhatsApp have made using encryption so much simpler to use in recent years. Read the summary here.
Our team is always ready to assist journalists with digital security concerns. Reach out here, and stay safe and secure out there.
Best,
Martin
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Martin Shelton
Deputy Director of Digital Security
Freedom of the Press Foundation
