Cyber Security Best Practices for Journalism

What is the purpose of understanding threat models in secure communication methods for journalists?

• To identify potential sources for sensitive information

• To determine the capabilities of adversaries

• To select the most secure communication tools

• To establish trust with anonymous sources

Which messaging app is often recommended for its strong focus on privacy and end-to-end encryption?

• Signal

• WhatsApp

• Wire

• Telegram

Which service provides end-to-end encrypted email options for journalists?

• ProtonMail

• Tutanota

• Gmail

• Outlook

What is Secure Drop?

• An open-source whistleblower submission system

• A secure messaging app

• A virtual private network

• An encrypted storage solution

Which tool can be used to encrypt internet traffic and make it harder for third parties to intercept or trace communications?

• Virtual Private Networks (VPNs)

• Tor Browser

• Signal

• RedPhone

What does the Tor Browser and the Tor Network allow users to do?

• Access the web anonymously

• Encrypt phone calls

• Create encrypted containers

• Strip metadata from files

Which app can be used for end-to-end encrypted voice calls?

• Signal

• RedPhone

• WhatsApp

• Wire

In high-risk situations, what can journalists use to reduce long-term vulnerabilities?

• Disposable devices

• Encrypted storage

• Digital 'Dead Drops'

• Secure phone calls

What is the purpose of using tools like MAT2?

• To encrypt internet traffic

• To create encrypted containers

• To strip metadata from files

• To verify video content

What is the purpose of fact-checking websites like Snopes and FactCheck.org?

• To verify claims and debunk fake news

• To encrypt email communication

• To access the web anonymously

• To create secure backups