U.K. officials demand iCloud backdoor
Digital security valentines for you and yours
Advice column: When I use Face ID, does Apple get a copy?
Welcome to “Ask a security trainer,” the column where the Digital Security Training team at Freedom of the Press Foundation (FPF) answers your burning questions at the intersection of journalism and security. Submit yours here! Let’s jump right into this week’s question.Dear DST,I’m concerned about using biometrics …
Signal allows synching with new devices
Ever linked a new device to your Signal account, only to find you didn’t get your old messages? No longer!
Trump cuts DHS board probing Chinese attacks
In one of his first moves as president, Trump disbands cybersecurity board tasked with investigating Chinese attacks on U.S. telecoms
Advice column: How can I tell my device isn’t infected with malware or spyware?
FPF's digital security advice column today answers, how can I tell my device isn’t infected with malware or spyware?
Security risk assessment as a mental health tool
Let’s talk about protecting your well-being by prioritizing what security risks you want to address.
Media organizations are locking down
The New York Times reports media organizations are locking down their communications amid threats to the press.
Advice column: Will I face increased scrutiny for using Tor?
People may have tried to scare you away from the anonymity-preserving Tor Browser. … Use it anyway!
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
Advice column: Why not use my browser as my password manager?
Our digital security training team on the advantages and disadvantages of a browser-based password manager
