Security Resources & Recommendations

Regularly review your social media accounts to delete sensitive posts or outdated content that could reveal your political opinions, location, or connections. This reduces the risk of your past online activity being used against you.

Protect your online accounts by using strong, unique passwords and enabling two-factor authentication (2FA). This ensures that even if your passwords are exposed, attackers cannot easily access your accounts.

Encrypt the data on your devices to prevent others from accessing sensitive files on your device. This ensures that even if your devices are taken, your data remains protected.

Use browsers designed to protect your privacy, such as Brave or Firefox with privacy extensions, to minimize tracking and block intrusive surveillance. This can prevent third parties from monitoring your browsing activities.

Use Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to encrypt your internet traffic and hide your location. This is essential if you're accessing sensitive information or communicating with contacts in high-risk areas.

Communicate using encrypted messaging apps like Signal, which ensure that only you and the recipient can read your conversations. This is crucial for protecting sensitive discussions from surveillance.

Use search engines that don’t track your activity, like DuckDuckGo or Startpage. This reduces the risk of your searches being monitored and used to profile your behavior.

Strip metadata from your photos before sharing them online to prevent 3rd-parties from tracking your location or identifying individuals in the images. Tools like ExifTool can help ensure your photos do not reveal unintended details.

Switch to decentralized or privacy-oriented social networks to avoid surveillance by mainstream platforms. These platforms prioritize user privacy, making it harder for authorities to monitor your social connections and activities.

Consider using privacy-focused cryptocurrencies like Monero for anonymous transactions. This can help protect your financial privacy if you need to support causes or make purchases without drawing attention.

Protect yourself from phishing attacks that may attempt to steal sensitive information or impersonate trusted contacts. Tools like uBlock Origin can block malicious domains and prevent tracking.

Back up your critical data to encrypted cloud services or external drives to protect against data loss due to device confiscation or destruction. Encrypted backups ensure that only you have access to your files.

Use Faraday bags and signal blockers to prevent authorities from tracking your devices. These are essential for protecting your location and communications during sensitive activities.

Stay informed about the latest security threats and privacy tools by following trusted resources like the Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF). Continuous education can help you adapt to evolving surveillance tactics.