Website: https://infosecforactivists.org/
PDF: https://infosecforactivists.org/Infosec_for_Activists.pdf
Introduction America has a strong tradition of activism, dating back to slave revolts and indigenous uprisings even before the founding of the United States. Today, activism in the US remains critical. Street protests are an essential tool that activists use to raise awareness and push for institutional change. That being said, challenging existing power structures carries an element of risk - exposure can lead to harassment, arrest, or doxxing.
Activists should not be using email for activism at all. I agree on mullvad for the VPN. This video does a good job explaining the issues with email for people who need privacy from groups like governments : https://youtu.be/iH626CXyNtE
I also question recommending signal over one of the decentralized alternatives like matrix or simplex, though really that’s probably fine.
Lmao bad plan. Mullvad for the vpn. Idek for proton mail replacements but they’re 100% boot licking, proactively reporting “illegal” mail to the cops.
Activists should not be using email for activism at all. I agree on mullvad for the VPN. This video does a good job explaining the issues with email for people who need privacy from groups like governments : https://youtu.be/iH626CXyNtE
I also question recommending signal over one of the decentralized alternatives like matrix or simplex, though really that’s probably fine.