In the digital age, activists face new threats to their privacy and security. Here’s how to protect yourself while organizing against fascism.

Essential Digital Security Practices

🔐 Secure Communications

– Use Signal for encrypted messaging
– Enable two-factor authentication on all accounts
– Use ProtonMail or similar for secure email
– Avoid Facebook Messenger and SMS for sensitive communications

🌐 Browse Safely

– Use Tor Browser for anonymous browsing
– Install uBlock Origin and Privacy Badger
– Use a VPN service (ProtonVPN, Mullvad)
– Clear cookies and browsing data regularly

📱 Mobile Security

– Keep your phone updated with latest security patches
– Use encrypted messaging apps
– Turn off location tracking when not needed
– Use secure lock screens (not patterns or face unlock)

Operational Security (OpSec)

“Privacy is not about hiding something. It’s about protecting everything.” – Edward Snowden

Social Media Safety

– Use pseudonyms for activist accounts
– Don’t post photos with metadata
– Be careful about check-ins and location tags
– Review privacy settings regularly

Event Security

– Use burner phones for organizing
– Meet in secure locations
– Use code words for sensitive topics
– Have legal observer contacts ready

Recommended Tools

Communication:

– Signal (messaging)
– ProtonMail (email)
– Jitsi Meet (video calls)

Privacy:

– Tor Browser
– ProtonVPN
– DuckDuckGo (search)

File Security:

– VeraCrypt (encryption)
– SecureDrop (whistleblowing)
– OnionShare (file sharing)

Legal Considerations

Know your rights:
– Right to remain silent
– Right to an attorney
– Right to refuse searches
– Document police interactions

Emergency Contacts

Keep these numbers handy:
– National Lawyers Guild: Legal observers
– ACLU: Civil liberties support
– Electronic Frontier Foundation: Digital rights

Remember: Security is a process, not a product. Stay vigilant and keep learning.