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Journalists face extra risks at US borders: CBP can search devices and jeopardize source confidentiality. 🛂💻 Freedom of the Press Foundation shares a crucial checklist to prep your tech, minimize exposure, and keep your data safe. Read more: freedom.press/digisec/blog/bor #PressFreedom #DigitalSecurity #BorderCrossing #privacy #security

Freedom of the PressPreparing devices for travel through a US borderUS border searches of electronic devices put journalists’ work at risk. But there’s a lot you can do to be prepared
What Your Friends Don’t Know About Passwords. We all know we should use “strong passwords.” But beyond that, most people stop thinking. Here’s the truth: if you asked five of your… Contin...

#passwords #technology #cybersecurity #online-safety #digital-security

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Medium · What Your Friends Don’t Know About Passwords. - Catherine Ma - MediumBy Catherine Ma
The Beginner’s Cybersecurity Path No Expert Talks About Okay, I’ll say it: we’re dragging too much dead weight in the cyber security space. People are still swearing by outdated practices lik...

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Medium · The Beginner’s Cybersecurity Path No Expert Talks AboutBy Abraham Eleojo Salifu

When teaching people about digital security for everyday people & organizers, is there are tool that anyone can recommend **for threat modeling, specifically?**

Folks can often fall into security nihilism or an extreme belief that anything technically possible, even if resource intensive, is likely to come to pass with them as a target, so I'd like to start by getting people grounded in likely threats they should be thinking about.

🛡️ "#DigitalSecurity for #Journalists in Times of Crisis" 🌐 Join the free online course offered by the Knight Center for Journalism in the Americas and the Global Investigative Journalism Network (GIJN). Learn how to protect your accounts, devices, communications, and sensitive information using practical tools and strategies. 👉 journalismcourses.org/product/ #Journalism #CyberSecurity 🔒 #DataProtection #DigitalAutonomy

💼 A recent "16 billion credentials leak" has sparked widespread concern, yet it's crucial to understand the context. According to BleepingComputer, this isn't a fresh data breach but rather a vast compilation of credentials previously compromised through infostealer malware, older data breaches, and credential stuffing attacks. This highlights the ongoing importance of robust cybersecurity practices.

What does this mean for you?
🔄 Update Passwords: If you reuse passwords, now is a good time to create unique, strong ones for each account.
🛡️ Enable 2FA: Two-factor authentication adds a critical layer of security, even if your password is exposed.
🕵️ Monitor Accounts: Regularly check for unusual activity on your online accounts.

This serves as a reminder that cyber threats are constantly evolving, and proactive security measures are essential.

#CyberSecurity #DataProtection #Infosec #DigitalSecurity

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BleepingComputerNo, the 16 billion credentials leak is not a new data breach
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