CBC News obtained data that suggests U.S. Customs and Border Protection is on track to have a recordbreaking year for searches of electronic devices. There is a lot you can do to prepare for this risk. freedom.press/digisec/blog...
U.S. border device searches near record high
According to data obtained by CBC News, U.S. Customs and Border Protection is on track for a record year
freedom.press
November 4, 2026 at 8:25 PM
CBC News obtained data that suggests U.S. Customs and Border Protection is on track to have a recordbreaking year for searches of electronic devices. There is a lot you can do to prepare for this risk. freedom.press/digisec/blog...
In my tireless effort to come up with real alternatives to the long-form privacy/security guide or boring sit and listen digital training:
I admittedly spent a little too long trying to figure out how to work digisec basics into a seasonal hand turkey craft activity.
I admittedly spent a little too long trying to figure out how to work digisec basics into a seasonal hand turkey craft activity.
October 29, 2026 at 8:06 PM
In my tireless effort to come up with real alternatives to the long-form privacy/security guide or boring sit and listen digital training:
I admittedly spent a little too long trying to figure out how to work digisec basics into a seasonal hand turkey craft activity.
I admittedly spent a little too long trying to figure out how to work digisec basics into a seasonal hand turkey craft activity.
Pick one digisec thing to do right now before you link someone a full long form guide, ONE.
In teaching activist digital security, if you want them to DIY from a recommended list, you must choose ONE thing people can do right now in front of you and max 3 things total.
Beyond that, it generally cannot be a solo assignment. More may be achievable in group body double/study hall time.
Beyond that, it generally cannot be a solo assignment. More may be achievable in group body double/study hall time.
October 26, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Pick one digisec thing to do right now before you link someone a full long form guide, ONE.
In collaboration with our friends at Calyx Institute, we have a very spooby Halloween Signal sticker pack. 🎃 freedom.press/digisec/blog...
Celebrate Halloween with our digital security Signal sticker pack
Six spooky stickers to remind you to stay safe out there
freedom.press
October 22, 2026 at 7:56 PM
In collaboration with our friends at Calyx Institute, we have a very spooby Halloween Signal sticker pack. 🎃 freedom.press/digisec/blog...
Here’s how to share sensitive leaks with the press freedom.press/digisec/blog... ➡️ Follow @freedom.press for more.
Here’s how to share sensitive leaks with the press
Thinking about securely leaking information to news organizations? This guide will show you how.
freedom.press
October 23, 2026 at 6:22 AM
Here’s how to share sensitive leaks with the press freedom.press/digisec/blog... ➡️ Follow @freedom.press for more.
In addition to the myriad peacetime issues introduced by the breaking of encryption in bill C-22, it also helps prepare Canada for invasion by helping to force Canadians to use compromised American services. #C-22 #Canada #Security freedom.press/digisec/blog...
Signal: We won’t comply with Canadian surveillance bill
Even with modifications to lower its metadata requirements, Signal says Bill C-22 threatens its users
freedom.press
October 15, 2026 at 5:20 PM
In addition to the myriad peacetime issues introduced by the breaking of encryption in bill C-22, it also helps prepare Canada for invasion by helping to force Canadians to use compromised American services. #C-22 #Canada #Security freedom.press/digisec/blog...
A bill going through Canadian Parliament would set metadata surveillance requirements for internet and technology firms. Since Signal doesn't retain conversation metadata, this actually would weaken the service. Once again, they'd rather leave. freedom.press/digisec/blog...
Signal: We won’t comply with Canadian surveillance bill
Even with modifications to lower its metadata requirements, Signal says Bill C-22 threatens its users
freedom.press
October 14, 2026 at 3:50 PM
A bill going through Canadian Parliament would set metadata surveillance requirements for internet and technology firms. Since Signal doesn't retain conversation metadata, this actually would weaken the service. Once again, they'd rather leave. freedom.press/digisec/blog...
Don't take my word for it.
Here's the EFF: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/10/what-passkey
Here's my employer FPF: https://freedom.press/digisec/blog/passkeys-beginners/
Here's 1Password: https://1password.com/product/passkeys
Hardly a collection of pro-corporate organizations!
Here's the EFF: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/10/what-passkey
Here's my employer FPF: https://freedom.press/digisec/blog/passkeys-beginners/
Here's 1Password: https://1password.com/product/passkeys
Hardly a collection of pro-corporate organizations!
What the !#@% is a Passkey?
A new login technique is becoming available in 2023: the passkey. The passkey promises to solve phishing and prevent password reuse. But lots of smart and security-oriented folks are confused about what exactly a passkey is. There’s a good reason for that. A passkey is in some sense one of two (or three) different things, depending on how it’s stored.
www.eff.org
October 15, 2026 at 12:55 AM
Don't take my word for it.
Here's the EFF: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/10/what-passkey
Here's my employer FPF: https://freedom.press/digisec/blog/passkeys-beginners/
Here's 1Password: https://1password.com/product/passkeys
Hardly a collection of pro-corporate organizations!
Here's the EFF: https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2023/10/what-passkey
Here's my employer FPF: https://freedom.press/digisec/blog/passkeys-beginners/
Here's 1Password: https://1password.com/product/passkeys
Hardly a collection of pro-corporate organizations!
Here’s what we recommend:
- Shut down your phone in sensitive moments.
- Keep your devices up to date.
- Use a stronger password.
- Try Lockdown Mode.
Read more at the link below, and subscribe to our digisec newsletter for weekly tips like these.
- Shut down your phone in sensitive moments.
- Keep your devices up to date.
- Use a stronger password.
- Try Lockdown Mode.
Read more at the link below, and subscribe to our digisec newsletter for weekly tips like these.
October 7, 2026 at 5:30 PM
Here’s what we recommend:
- Shut down your phone in sensitive moments.
- Keep your devices up to date.
- Use a stronger password.
- Try Lockdown Mode.
Read more at the link below, and subscribe to our digisec newsletter for weekly tips like these.
- Shut down your phone in sensitive moments.
- Keep your devices up to date.
- Use a stronger password.
- Try Lockdown Mode.
Read more at the link below, and subscribe to our digisec newsletter for weekly tips like these.
Extremely important advice from my colleague @mshelton.bsky.social and our digital security training team.
- Shut down your phone in sensitive moments.
- Keep your devices up to date.
- Use a stronger password.
- Try Lockdown Mode.
Learn more below and subscribe to our weekly digisec newsletter:
- Shut down your phone in sensitive moments.
- Keep your devices up to date.
- Use a stronger password.
- Try Lockdown Mode.
Learn more below and subscribe to our weekly digisec newsletter:
Police forensic tools may bypass key phone security feature
Up-to-date iPhones can lock out some forensic devices by rebooting. One major forensics company claims to have a workaround
freedom.press
October 7, 2026 at 3:14 PM
Extremely important advice from my colleague @mshelton.bsky.social and our digital security training team.
- Shut down your phone in sensitive moments.
- Keep your devices up to date.
- Use a stronger password.
- Try Lockdown Mode.
Learn more below and subscribe to our weekly digisec newsletter:
- Shut down your phone in sensitive moments.
- Keep your devices up to date.
- Use a stronger password.
- Try Lockdown Mode.
Learn more below and subscribe to our weekly digisec newsletter:
A canny and prescient write-up of my issue has already been done by @huertanix.bsky.social over on the @freedom.press blog.
freedom.press/digisec/blog...
freedom.press/digisec/blog...
To protect your sources, protect your address book
Source protection is a paramount concern for journalists in every beat. Platforms like SecureDrop and apps like Signal allow you the ability to securely and privately speak with whistleblowers to brea...
freedom.press
October 2, 2026 at 4:53 PM
A canny and prescient write-up of my issue has already been done by @huertanix.bsky.social over on the @freedom.press blog.
freedom.press/digisec/blog...
freedom.press/digisec/blog...
Agentic AI has a bit of a track record for giving users unwanted surprises. This time, we're hearing about it from users of Meta's Muse agent. freedom.press/digisec/blog...
Meta’s Muse AI surprises users — but not in a good way
After granting permission to access a considerable amount of your personal data, agents may behave in unexpected ways. We are not a-Muse’d
freedom.press
September 30, 2026 at 10:32 PM
Agentic AI has a bit of a track record for giving users unwanted surprises. This time, we're hearing about it from users of Meta's Muse agent. freedom.press/digisec/blog...
Journalists have been asking us, what the heck is a passkey, and do we recommend it? freedom.press/digisec/blog...
Ask a security trainer: What’s this ‘passkey’ thing?
There’s a good chance you’ve been getting offers to save a passkey recently. Let’s talk about what that is
freedom.press
September 28, 2026 at 8:23 PM
Journalists have been asking us, what the heck is a passkey, and do we recommend it? freedom.press/digisec/blog...
Signal now permits registration without a phone number.
#Signal #CyberSecurity #Messaging
freedom.press/digisec/blog...
#Signal #CyberSecurity #Messaging
freedom.press/digisec/blog...
Signal introduces registration without a phone number
One of Signal’s most sought-after features is now available to Android beta users
freedom.press
September 23, 2026 at 3:00 PM
Signal now permits registration without a phone number.
#Signal #CyberSecurity #Messaging
freedom.press/digisec/blog...
#Signal #CyberSecurity #Messaging
freedom.press/digisec/blog...
Many activists & organizers use the Signal app instead of regular SMS texting for increased privacy 🧵
Swipe for practical steps to:
• limit records
• lock your device
• protect your identity
• verify contacts
• avoid scams
Save & share with people who use #Signal!
#DigiSec #SecurityCulture #OpSec
Swipe for practical steps to:
• limit records
• lock your device
• protect your identity
• verify contacts
• avoid scams
Save & share with people who use #Signal!
#DigiSec #SecurityCulture #OpSec
September 2, 2026 at 5:15 PM
Many activists & organizers use the Signal app instead of regular SMS texting for increased privacy 🧵
Swipe for practical steps to:
• limit records
• lock your device
• protect your identity
• verify contacts
• avoid scams
Save & share with people who use #Signal!
#DigiSec #SecurityCulture #OpSec
Swipe for practical steps to:
• limit records
• lock your device
• protect your identity
• verify contacts
• avoid scams
Save & share with people who use #Signal!
#DigiSec #SecurityCulture #OpSec
Our newest advice column addresses a question we've been getting a lot… Does AI make phishing worse? Spoiler: Signs point to yes. But your defenses remain the same, and can also be highly effective. freedom.press/digisec/blog...
Ask a security trainer: Does AI make phishing worse?
Yes, AI phishing is more effective and widespread, but your defenses remain largely the same, and highly helpful
freedom.press
August 27, 2026 at 6:41 PM
Our newest advice column addresses a question we've been getting a lot… Does AI make phishing worse? Spoiler: Signs point to yes. But your defenses remain the same, and can also be highly effective. freedom.press/digisec/blog...
Still working on turning my Safer Sexting personal digisec workshop into a 15 minute clown act that can be performed at a bar, between other performances or something. It involves a charming variety of balloons.
August 24, 2026 at 8:24 PM
Still working on turning my Safer Sexting personal digisec workshop into a 15 minute clown act that can be performed at a bar, between other performances or something. It involves a charming variety of balloons.