The internet is becoming an increasingly dangerous place for journalists. Learn how to protect yourself in the virtual world
From online violence to hacks and cyberattacks, the internet is becoming a risky place for journalists who now do most of their work online.
To offer journalists practical tips on how to protect themselves digitally, ICFJ organised a Health Crisis Reporting Forum webinar, that was summed up in writing by Devin Windelspecht for IJNet.
Advice covers areas like assessing your level of risk, identifying bad actors that may want to harm you online, identifying assets that may be worth hacking and get to grips with encryption.
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