December 30, 2024

Protect Yourself From Surveillance


Here are a few things you can do to protect yourself from surveillance.

 

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Makeitprivate.org Deepak Puri recommended this free service that encrypts messages over text, email, and social media. Only recipients with the access key can access and read the message.

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Find European alternatives to US-based tech services. Europe currently offers more user privacy protections.

Read the WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance.

Use a VPN that is not made in the US.

Update your passwords that are not longer than eight charaters. Consider using two-factor authentication where possible.

Use a password manager for all your new extra-long passwords

Install an antivirus program and make sure it is kept up-to-date.

 

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