Even if you’ve got nothing to hide.
How to secure your phone before attending a protest
Here are some privacy measures you can take
Why privacy is important, and having "nothing to hide" is irrelevant
The governments of Australia, Germany, the UK and the US are destroying your privacy. Some people don't see the problem...
Is it safe to travel with your phone right now?
Know your rights, but also minimize your risk.
How to protect your phone and data privacy at the US border
With reports of people being turned away at airports over messages found on devices, here’s what to do to minimize risks
Your Phone Notifications Reveal More Than You Realize. Here’s How to Lock Them Down
A recent case shows law enforcement can see incoming Signal messages by searching an iPhone, even after the Signal app has been deleted. Here’s what to know, and how to protect yourself.
What Australians flying to the US need to know about phone and device searches at the border
Can immigration deny you entry if you refuse to hand over your phone? What can officials look at or download, and how can you protect your devices?
You Really Do Have Some Expectation of Privacy in Public
When we spend time fighting the growing ubiquity of both public and private surveillance cameras we often hear a familiar refrain: “you don’t have an expectation of privacy in public.” This is not
How to Protect Yourself From Phone Searches at the US Border
Customs and Border Protection has broad authority to search travelers’ devices when they cross into the United States. Here’s what you can do to protect your digital life while at the US border.
The WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government Surveillance
Donald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to evade it.
Returning from vacation? The government can search your phone without a warrant.
Reminder: The "border exemption" to your rights is real.
How to prepare your mobile phone for the Russian border: Meduza’s complete survival guide — Meduza
A growing number of Russians living overseas who return to the country temporarily are reporting psychological pressure and mobile-phone searches at the Russian border. These inspections can result in consequences far more severe than travel delays, including criminal charges and incarceration. Understanding your personal risk and exactly how to prepare your devices for the trip can be difficult, as the internet is full of fragmented and conflicting advice. Working with a lawyer and a cybersecurity expert, Meduza prepared this detailed guide answering the main questions on the topic. Is it true that FSB officers have a special machine that can find anything on a device? Do you have the right to refuse to unlock your phone, and is there any point in refusing? And what’s the most effective preparation strategy?
Police forensic tools may bypass key phone security feature
Up-to-date iPhones can lock out some forensic devices by rebooting. One major forensics company claims to have a workaround
Crossing the U.S. Border? Here’s How to Protect Yourself
Searches of phones and other electronics are on the rise for those entering the U.S. Take these steps to help secure your devices.
We Hunted Hidden Secret Police Signals at the DNC in Chicago
The US is a secret police state. Using special software, WIRED collected signals from nearly 300,000 devices, revealing vulnerabilities for both law enforcement and everyday citizens alike.
How to Protest Safely in the Age of Surveillance
Law enforcement has more tools than ever to track your movements and access your communications. Here’s how to protect your privacy if you plan to protest.
Going Out to a Protest? Here’s How Not to Get Arrested.
Lawyer Isabella Salomão Nascimento on knowing your rights — and getting the cops to respect them.
