Category: Digital Security

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Take care of your Computer

Take care of your Computer

A computer is a key component of any freelance journalist’s kit. They are used to research and produce stories, contact sources, communicate with editors, talk to family members and store information and materials, so it’s vital that you take care of your computer and minimise the risk of theft, damage and infection from viruses. Best

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Securing Email-s

Securing Email-s

Freelance journalists frequently use email to communicate with editors, colleagues and sources, as well as family and friends. As a result, your account will likely contain a significant amount of data about you and your contacts, so if your email is compromised it could put you, your family, your colleagues and your sources at risk.

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Use Strong Paswords

Use Strong Paswords

Hackers may target you specifically because of your work and try to gain access to your online accounts to do so.  Rule number one: Always create long passwords. Hackers often use computer programs that can guess an extremely high number of password combinations, especially weak ones. A strong password is made up of more than

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