Privacy / Reset The Net Paradise
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Update (2014-07-15): See prism-break.org for additional resources.
One year after Snowden’s NSA whistleblowing, the Reset the Net campaign launched with a simple principle: encrypt everything.
This isn’t only about privacy — it’s an opportunity to learn new tools and techniques. Here are tools I recommend:
Secure Messaging #
Use encrypted communication instead of Facebook Chat, WhatsApp, Google Hangouts, or Skype. I’m testing:
- Red Phone
- ChatSecure
- TextSecure (tried once)
- Telegram (has secure chat feature)
Email / Mailing Lists #
Use OpenPGP to sign emails and encrypt messages to specific people. I sign emails on mailing lists where at least some people understand signed emails.
Password Managers #
Don’t let your browser manage passwords. Use external tools:
- LastPass or KeePassX (recommended)
- For OS X: Master Password and others
Two-Factor Authentication #
If you have a smartphone: just use 2FA. No excuses. At minimum, enable it on Google, Facebook, and Dropbox.
Facebook Message Encryption #
CryptoCat is an amazing browser extension for encrypting Facebook messages. Install it and send me an encrypted message!
Overall #
Visit the Reset the Net project to explore tools that matter to you. I’ve selected some here and added others. Comment with tools you prefer or use!