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Encryption

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Security Primers for Journalists and Activists in Ukraine

Security Primers for Journalists and Activists in Ukraine

Putin and his security apparatus are keeping many lists and the barrier to entry is likely very low. If you're a journalist, activist, political figure, or influencer in Ukraine you must up your security game immediately.

Shortwave Numbers Stations

Shortwave Numbers Stations

Scot Terban joined me to discuss the use of shortwave numbers stations, recently declassified KGB investigative techniques for identifying recipients of those broadcasts, and how shortwave has changed with the introduction of the internet.

The Future of Signal and Other Stories in Encryption

The Future of Signal and Other Stories in Encryption

Once information leaves your head it is at risk. There is always some level of risk when traversing other people's hardware, software, and networks. Always.

Encrypted Communication Has Never Been Easier - Security Never More Challenging

Encrypted Communication Has Never Been Easier - Security Never More Challenging

Just over two years ago I decided to spend some time digging into an emerging class of encryption tools that were making a solid run at simplifying the notoriously cumbersome use of PGP.

Encryption as the New Norm: Discussing A Changing Internet with ProtonMail Co-Founder Andy Yen

Encryption as the New Norm: Discussing A Changing Internet with ProtonMail Co-Founder Andy Yen

Over the past couple of weeks I’ve been evaluating ProtonMail [http://protonmail.ch/]. This service is part of a new generation of tools (most inspired by Edward Snowden) developed with the aim of delivering robust encrypted communications and file sharing to the widest possible audience. Blogs of War readers

Encryption vs. Mass Surveillance with Former FBI Agent David Gomez

Encryption vs. Mass Surveillance with Former FBI Agent David Gomez

Former FBI Agent David Gomez joins John W. Little on the Covert Contact national security podcast.

OpenPGP Encryption on All the Things (Linux Box, Gmail, iPhone)

OpenPGP Encryption on All the Things (Linux Box, Gmail, iPhone)

So I stopped being lazy and have encryption implemented across all of my devices. Now, I have a 4096-bit RSA OpenPGP key, The Chrome extension Mailvelope is handling Gmail encryption, Thunderbird and Enigmail are configured on the Linux box, and IPGMail is setup for the same on my iPhone.