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Verifying open source software
In this guide, we walk you through verifying the legitimacy of an open source software package before installation. As the old adage goes, "Check yo sigs before you wreck yo gigs."
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Surveillance self defense
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Phishing prevention and email hygiene
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Everything you wanted to know about media metadata, but were afraid to ask
Take a crash course in some of the tools you can use to analyze, manipulate, and scrub media metadata.
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Encrypting email with Mailvelope: A beginner's guide
The browser extension Mailvelope provides users with a simple and accessible introduction to email encryption.
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What to do if your phone is seized by police
So, you’ve been arrested at an event. You’re taken to the police station and your phone is confiscated. When you’re let out, you realize someone has gone through your digital belongings. What now?
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Three types of passphrases
From song lyrics to rolling dice, here's a quick reference guide for making it easier to choose a safe passphrase based on the devices and applications you're using.
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An in-depth guide to choosing a VPN
A Virtual Private Network (VPN) is an essential tool for protecting your online activity. Figuring out which VPN to use and finding security among the snake oil can be a challenge. This guide will show you what to look for when shopping for a VPN.
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Mobile security prevention tips
Need to bring your phone to a protest, but worried it may be confiscated? Our infographic lists eight steps you can take to secure your mobile phone before you walk out the door.
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Rapid responses for compromised phones
While attending an organized action, your mobile device is at risk of being tampered with by authorities. You can minimize the consequences of a mobile phone confiscation by following the steps in our visual guide.
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Locking down Signal
Concerned about the privacy and security of your communications? Follow our guide to locking down Signal.
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Encryption toolkit for media makers: An introduction
For media makers working in film, journalism, and the arts, data protection is essential. Learn how you can use encryption to build up your defenses, and protect your work.
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Encryption toolkit for media makers: Disk Utility guide
DiskUtility, available exclusively on macOS machines, is optimized to create encrypted spaces on both your computer and external storage devices.
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Responding to a password breach while preparing for the next one
If you've ever been notified of a data breach involving your credentials for a website or app, you may already know that you need to change your password for that account. In this guide, we'll dive into why your password needs to change and what to change it to in order to prepare for the next breach.
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Security Blog
Choosing a password manager
As password breaches become more frequent, learning how to protect online accounts is more important than ever.
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Security, the gift that keeps on giving
Want to liven up any party? Come bearing gifts. While everyone else is giving traditional, physical gifts, we’ll be giving something much more exciting to our friends and family ...
The first time they reach out, protect sources from themselves
News organizations love confidential tip pages. And what’s not to love? Confidential tip pages call attention to several channels for sources to reach out, and signal that news organizations ...