How To — Stay Safe and Anonymous Online

Tools and tactics for protecting yourself. For tips on staying safe and secure on a desktop computer go here. For guides on how to stay safe while using a mobile phone, go here

The Movements.org how-to guides identify best practices for the use of digital technologies for social change.

TOPICS:

I. Plan and Strategize     II. Build Awareness        III. Mobilize     IV. Stay Safe     V. Access Blocked Information     VI. Collaborate     VII. Fundraise     VIII. Keep Supporters Engaged

How To Protect Your Online Security in Cyber Cafes

How To Protect Your Online Security in Cyber Cafes

Posted by Jimmy Carr in Stay Safe and Anonymous Online, Desktop Digital Security, Mobile Digital Security

The following steps can help keep sensitive data safe, even in the public setting of a cyber café or public Wi-fi hotspot.
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How to bypass Internet censorship

How to bypass Internet censorship

Posted by howtobypassinternetcensorship.org in Stay Safe and Anonymous Online, Desktop Digital Security

This book will help you find your way in the diversity of tools and techniques to bypass censorship online.
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How To Support Syrian Internet Users by Setting Up a Tor Relay

How To Support Syrian Internet Users by Setting Up a Tor Relay

Posted by Rachel Silver in Stay Safe and Anonymous Online, Desktop Digital Security, Mobile Digital Security

Set up a Tor relay to help others stay anonymous online.
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How to get past Internet filtering (if you aren’t concerned about being detected or monitored)

How to get past Internet filtering (if you aren’t concerned about being detected or monitored)

Posted by http://www.howtobypassinternetcensorship.org/ in Access Blocked Information, Stay Safe and Anonymous Online

Simple tutorials on how to reach web pages blocked in your location.
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How to Surf the Internet Anonymously With Tor

How to Surf the Internet Anonymously With Tor

Posted by Susannah Vila in Stay Safe and Anonymous Online, Desktop Digital Security

Tor is a free tool that allows you to surf the internet anonymously.
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How to use “I’m getting arrested” app for Android to notify your family

How to use “I’m getting arrested” app for Android to notify your family

Posted by Rachel Silver in Mobiles Phones in Activism, Stay Safe and Anonymous Online, Mobile Digital Security

Inspired by a real event at #occupywallstreet "I'm Getting Arrested" allows you to alert your lawyer, family, etc in one click
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How to Communicate Anonymously with Vibe

How to Communicate Anonymously with Vibe

Posted by Rachel Silver in Collaborate Effectively, Mobiles Phones in Activism, Stay Safe and Anonymous Online, Mobile Digital Security, Plan and Strategize, Video for Change

Vibe allows you to post text, photos, and videos. They are only posted for a limited amount of time over a limited distance.
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How to Disable Facebook’s Facial Recognition Feature

How to Disable Facebook’s Facial Recognition Feature

Posted by Rachel Silver in Build Awareness , Facebook Activism, Stay Safe and Anonymous Online, Desktop Digital Security, Mobile Digital Security


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How To Use Collage to Outsmart Internet Censors

How To Use Collage to Outsmart Internet Censors

Posted by Jimmy Carr in Build Awareness , Social Media for Social Good, Collaborate Effectively, Stay Safe and Anonymous Online

Use the cover provided by Collage to transmit and exchange messages through hidden channels.
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How to Communicate Securely from Your Android Using Whisper Systems

How to Communicate Securely from Your Android Using Whisper Systems

Posted by Jimmy Carr in Mobiles Phones in Activism, Stay Safe and Anonymous Online, Mobile Digital Security

Responding to the need of privacy for activists Whisper Systems has created a suite of mobile applications for Android.
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