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Security research
Black Hat
Recorded security briefings covering privacy, tracking and related research. Talks vary in rigour and age.
Watch and learn
Security and privacy videos
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Device security
Computer Security Tips
An introductory overview of updates, safer downloads, passwords and backups.
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Security research
DEF CON
Recorded conference talks on fingerprinting, anonymity and de-anonymisation. Check each talk’s date and supporting research before relying on it.
Security basics
Four Easy Ways to Stay Safe Online
Four high-impact habits covering strong passwords, multi-factor authentication, phishing and software updates.
Apple privacy
Get to Know iCloud Private Relay
How Apple’s Private Relay feature obscures browsing information, along with the settings needed to use it.
Account recovery
Hacked Email: What to Do
How to regain control of an email account, review its settings and warn affected contacts.
Data breaches
Have You Been Pwned?
How breach-notification services help people discover exposed accounts without revealing their passwords.
Account security
How Passkeys Work
An accessible technical explanation of passkeys, public-key cryptography and how passkeys differ from passwords.
Passwords
How Password Managers Work
How password managers generate, encrypt and store unique credentials, including the role of a master password.
Scams
How to Avoid a Tech Support Scam
A first-person account explaining how fake support warnings and calls manipulate people.
Phishing
How to Avoid Phishing
A concise checklist for recognising suspicious messages and resisting pressure to click, reply or disclose information.
Scams
Learn How to Spot a Scam
A very short reminder to pause, check unexpected requests and avoid acting under pressure.
Photo privacy
Pictures and Metadata
A practical look at information stored alongside digital images and what metadata can reveal when photos are shared.
Social media
Privacy in Social Media
How social networks can infer sensitive information from relationships, interactions and seemingly harmless posts.
Device security
Protect Your Computer from Malware
An introduction to preventing, recognising and responding to malicious software.
Security planning
Protect Yourself from Online Spying
A quick introduction to EFF’s Surveillance Self-Defense collection for choosing protections that fit your circumstances.
Networks
Public Wi-Fi Networks — Security Tips
A short explanation of encryption and safer use of public Wi-Fi networks.
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Anonymity and OPSEC
The Hated One
Independent video explainers on surveillance, encryption policy and operational security. Corroborate consequential claims against primary sources.
Privacy basics
The Protection Connection
An accessible introduction to privacy settings, personal information and safer clicking for younger audiences.
Account security
Two-Factor Authentication
An explanation of authentication factors, one-time codes and why a second factor improves account security.
Device security
Update Software for Safety
Why timely updates matter and how automatic updates reduce exposure to known security vulnerabilities.
Networks
VPN and Remote Working
What a virtual private network does, how encrypted tunnels work and where VPN protection begins and ends.
This page was last reviewed on 26 July 2026
