INTERNET PRIVACY IN THE AGE OF BIG BROTHER

(or, How I Learned to Stop Worrying & Hand Everything to the NSA)

By Blue Barrett

HOW DO I PROTECT MY INFO FROM THE NSA?

Short answer: You don’t!

Long answer: It’s complicated.

WHY SHOULD I CARE?

Security flaws put everyone in danger No one can be secure when our systems are

intentionally flawed

Do you trust the government of 25 years from now? Consider storage capacity

Context is key

LET’S START WITH SOME BASICS

Internet privacy 101: Use complex passwords & don’t store them on

your computer Keep sensitive documents out of the cloud Update your software

What is encryption? How does it work?

RULE #1: TRUST NO ONE

RULE #2: FIND ALTERNATIVES

DuckDuckGoSearch Engine

Firefox and TorInternet Browsers

RiseUpEmail

CrabgrassCollaboration/Networking

JitsiVideo Chat

WhisperSystemsPrivate Mobile

Calling

Quick Alternatives Guide: https://alternatives.tacticaltech.org/

RULE #3: MISDIRECTION

Avoid use of your real name and email address when appropriate

Change your name on Facebook, “like” things you hate, etc.

Set up some alternative profile or alternative web presence meant to mislead people

RULE #4: PROTECT YOUR IP ADDRESS

Consider using a VPN Look for good encryption standards Look for VPNs that do not log and store your data

for an extended period of time

OPTION #1: FIGHT!

Consider supporting organizations such as: Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF), Open Rights Group, American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU), Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC)

OPTION #2: MESH NETWORKS

Thank you!Questions? Comments?