RSF Resources for Journalists
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has launched its 2024 call for applications for two fellowship programmes in Berlin. These programmes are open to journalists living in regimes restricting freedom of the press and the right information. The Reporters Without Borders (RSF) German section annually offers two fellowships open to journalists living […]
False ideas about technology and digital tools can lead journalists to carelessly behave on the internet, which can in turn compromise their safety or that of their sources. In this article, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) takes some common misconceptions about digital safety – and explains how things really work. “Incognito […]
Phishing scams are designed to trick people, and even the most careful person can fall victim as the tactics continuously evolve. In this final article of a three-part multimedia series on phishing scams, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) gives advice to journalists on proactive steps to take to protect themselves against […]
Phishing scams use deceptive messages to steal personal information from victims to access their accounts. In this second article of a three-part multimedia series on phishing scams, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) outlines the five most common phishing techniques journalists may come across, and how they can counter them. Phishing is […]
Phishing scams use deceptive messages to steal personal information from victims to access their accounts. In this first article of a three-part multimedia series on phishing scams, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) explains the risk they present for journalists, how to spot them and how to protect yourself against them. Phishing […]
Learning how to cope with war scenarios is crucial for journalists working in zones of potential conflict. In this article, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in partnership with Taiwanese NGO Watchout provides some guidelines for journalists facing a military attack. In many countries, people have lived under the threat of a […]
Journalists reporting in zones at risk must be prepared for sudden crises and always stay on the lookout. In this article, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in partnership with Taiwanese NGO Watchout provides a checklist for assembling a bug-out bag with all the needed necessities. Journalists who report in zones at […]
Planning in advance safety protocols can help journalists to better protect themselves if a natural disaster or a conflict breaks out. In this article, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) in partnership with Taiwanese NGO Watchout explains how to prepare a disaster response plan. If a crisis happens, the best way to […]
Cloud services such as Dropbox or Apple’s iCloud make it easy to access and share files from any location with internet access, but they also present risks. In this article, Reporters Without Borders (RSF) sums up the pros and cons of using the cloud for storing sensitive files and provides […]
The USB port, if left unsecured, provides an easy path to bypass the plugged device’s security. In this second article of a two-part series on USB safety, cybersecurity expert Ben Finn explains for Reporters Without Borders (RSF) that public USB charging ports cannot be trusted, but data blocking tools exist […]