digital security

How hacking confusion threatens tech reporters

Barrett Brown's case highlights the need to hire experts to dissect digital scenarios

January 26, 2015 By Kelly J O'Brien

The looming threat of newsroom cyber attacks

January 7, 2015 By David Uberti

Recent attacks on the Albuquerque Journal and WBOC reveal the importance of digital security

Digital security covering the Olympics

February 11, 2014 By Lauren Kirchner

How reporters covering the Games are–or aren’t–protecting their stuff

Easy email encryption

January 10, 2014 By Lauren Kirchner

LEAP hopes its open-source, encrypted email will be useful for journalists and newsrooms

The cute, friendly encryption tool (updated)

December 18, 2013 By Lauren Kirchner

Cryptocat will soon be available for iPhone and Android

Coming to terms with ‘digital footprints’

October 10, 2013 By Lauren Kirchner

National security reporters spoke sourcing and encryption at CATO’s conference on the NSA

Why journalists can still trust Tor

October 8, 2013 By Lauren Kirchner

Despite the Silk Road bust, the Freedom Hosting attack, and even the latest Snowden scoop, it’s still one of the most reliable tools for anonymity online

Encryption, security basics for journalists

September 17, 2013 By Lauren Kirchner

Courtesy of Monday’s Hacks/Hackers meetup in Manhattan