{"id":25657,"date":"2023-11-27T02:01:41","date_gmt":"2023-11-27T10:01:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/?p=25657"},"modified":"2024-01-23T08:52:20","modified_gmt":"2024-01-23T16:52:20","slug":"introducing-pia-privacy-pass","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/introducing-pia-privacy-pass\/","title":{"rendered":"Private Internet Access Is Paying It Forward with Our New Privacy Pass"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Private Internet Access (PIA) has taken a firm stance against digital repression for more than a decade. Online privacy is our core value, and over the years, we\u2019ve worked in solidarity with dozens of organizations who support digital rights. Now, we\u2019d like to take it a step further.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We\u2019re proud to announce Privacy Pass, our new initiative to further protect the digital rights of those who need it most. We\u2019re providing free <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/buy-vpn-online?conversionpoint=privacypass\">PIA VPN<\/a> subscriptions to journalists, nonprofits, and NGOs, who operate in high-risk areas.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d5dde3; padding: 15px; border-radius: 10px; width: 500px;\">\n<h4>Table of Contents<\/h4>\n<a href=\"#strive\">We Strive for a Safer Internet<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#threats\">Threats to Journalists in Numbers<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#how\">How a VPN Protects Your Digital Rights<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#digital\">Digital Security Tips for NGO Workers and Journalists<\/a><br>\n<a href=\"#who\">Who Privacy Pass Is For (And How to Acquire One)<\/a><br>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"strive\"><strong>We Strive for a Safer Internet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freedom of expression and access to information are human rights, and no one should ever be punished for exercising them. Private Internet Access is committed to internet freedom, and our track record of upholding digital privacy rights is evident in everything we do.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>We\u2019re one of the only <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/vpn-features\/open-source-vpn#:~:text=What%20Does%20Open%20Source%20Mean,you%20can%20check%20for%20yourself!\">open-source<\/a> VPNs on the market, so anyone can analyze our code and see we have nothing to hide.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>We operate under a stringent No-Logs Policy, and we share a semi-annual Transparency Report \u2014 so you can rest assured your data will always be private.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Private Internet Access is working with Tech To The Rescue to support charities and NGOs through digital privacy tools and training. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/\">PIA Blog<\/a> is a trusted cybersecurity resource. We feel just as strongly about awareness and education as we do activism.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Privacy Pass is our way of directly supporting those who risk everything to help others. It\u2019s the least we can do!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<style>\ntr {padding: 10px;}\ntd {padding: 10px;}\n<\/style>\n<table class=\"center\" rules=\"all\" style=\"border: 1px solid black; width: 100%; margin: auto;\">\n  <thead><tr><th id=\"threats\" colspan=\"2\" class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\" style=\"background-color: #6d9eeb; color: none; border: none; padding: 5px;\"><h3><strong>Threats to Journalists in Numbers\n<\/strong><\/h3><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><h3> \n   \n  <tbody><tr> <td style=\"background-color: #cc0000; color: #000000\"> 13<\/td>\n    <td>Consecutive years global internet freedom has declined, according to Freedom House.<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n     <td style=\"background-color: #cc0000; color: #000000\">31<br><\/td>\n      <td>Countries with \u201cvery serious\u201d situations, posing immense threat to journalists, as reported in Freedom on the Net 2023.<\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"background-color: #cc0000; color: #000000\">10000+<br><\/td>\n      <td>Reports were made to AccessNow\u2019s Digital Security Helpline in 2021. This suggests digital threats to journalists and aid workers are increasing.<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"background-color: #cc0000; color: #000000\">3%<br><\/td>\n      <td>Journalists reported threats of forced data handovers in a study conducted by the International Center  for  Journalists  (ICFJ)  and  the  Tow  Center  for  Digital Journalism at Columbia University<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n    <tr>\n      <td style=\"background-color: #cc0000; color: #000000\">4%<br><\/td>\n      <td>Respondents noted threats of targeted digital security attacks, namely phishing, DDoS attacks and malware attacks.<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n      <tr>\n      <td style=\"background-color: #cc0000; color: #000000\">7%<br><\/td>\n      <td>Journalists reported threats of government surveillance.<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n     <tr>\n      <td style=\"background-color: #cc0000; color: #000000\">20%<br><\/td>\n      <td>Journalists expressed their experiences with cyberattacks, harassment or online threats were more frequent during the Covid-19 pandemic, when they worked remotely and from their personal devices.<\/td>\n    <\/tr>\n\n<\/tbody><\/h3><\/table><br>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how\"><strong>How a VPN Protects Your Digital Rights<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">VPNs are a simple and effective way to protect your privacy. When you connect to one, two important things happen \u2014 your traffic is redirected through encrypted tunnels, and the VPN\u2019s server hides your IP address behind a different one. It might not sound like much, but here\u2019s what it means for you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Your Activity Is Hidden, Encrypted, and Untraceable<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Much like physical addresses, IPs let other devices, servers, websites, or network providers communicate and know where to send data to. Everything you do online is associated with your IP address. Since VPNs hide your IP, your activity won\u2019t leave breadcrumbs. VPNs also encrypt your data, so it can\u2019t be intercepted or accessed by anyone \u2014 not even authorities. This is essential in countries where surveillance is in place, and your communications could be used against you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>You Can Overcome Censorship and Restrictions<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Many governments oppress citizens by censoring information, and it\u2019s almost always done by blocking independent websites, communications apps, and social media. You can circumvent these location-based restrictions by changing your IP with a VPN. This means you\u2019ll be able to access unbiased and uncontrolled information, and stay connected to home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>You\u2019re Protected from Cyberattacks<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Authoritarian governments often use intimidation tactics to shake journalists, aid workers, and sometimes even disagreeable civilians. A common method is to launch Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks \u2014 wherein a website, server, or personal device is flooded with requests and forced offline. DDoS attacks \u2014 and other cyber attacks, like swatting \u2014 are far easier when your true IP address is exposed, so VPNs can help protect you from them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"digital\"><strong>Digital Security Tips for NGO Workers and Journalists<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In oppressed countries and conflict zones, accessing the internet could be precarious at best and dangerous at worst. The following tips will make your life easier, and add an extra layer of protection if you find yourself in harm\u2019s way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Use a VPN<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you ever travel to a high-risk country, never have sensitive communications without VPN protection. Authoritarian governments typically have full control of service providers and networks, and use them to spy on civilians, humanitarians, and reporters. Anything you say and do can (and probably will) be used against you, so VPN encryption is non-negotiable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #cfe2f3; padding: 10px; border-radius: 25px;\">\n  <p>Be careful when using a VPN in hostile environments. Some countries explicitly ban the use of VPNs, and you might face consequences if you\u2019re caught accessing controlled websites, apps, or services.<\/p><\/div> <br>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Wipe Your Digital Footprint<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you ever land in hot water and you\u2019re investigated, held hostage, arrested, or have your devices confiscated, it\u2019s crucial you don\u2019t have anything even remotely incriminating associated with your name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Before traveling, comb through your emails, chats, and social media accounts, and delete everything you feel might be problematic, controversial, or damaging. Remove all political, opinionated, or religious posts, and make sure nothing harmless you\u2019ve said or shared can be taken out of context.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You\u2019ll also want to update your privacy settings for all of your accounts, and back up and wipe your devices before you travel. This is to ensure deleted files can\u2019t be recovered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Secure Your Devices<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Make sure your devices can\u2019t be broken into by brute force. Ensure you\u2019ve installed recommended updates for your devices and software, and make sure your firewalls are up. It\u2019s important to do this before you arrive, as software updates could be a cover for malware or spyware when you\u2019re on the field. Invest in antivirus and antimalware software, encrypt your hard drives, and make sure your passwords are up to code.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Beware of Phishing Scams<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Depending on your work, or circumstance, adversaries might attempt to pry sensitive information out of you, impede your efforts, or even punish you. One of the easiest ways to do so is through phishing scams \u2014 a type of social engineering wherein cyberattacks trick you into forfeiting your privacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Threat actors accomplish this by crafting emails, text messages, or even websites, profiles or pages that mimic people or services you know and trust. They might ask personal or confidential questions directly, or send malicious links designed to steal your credentials or infect your devices with malware.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Vigilance is key in protecting yourself from these attacks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Always verify who you\u2019re talking to before you divulge sensitive, personal or confidential information.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Never click on embedded links or download suspicious attachments. This applies to email, social media, and text messages.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Make sure the websites and pages you visit are legitimate and not convincing fakes.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use data protection tools, like a VPN and multi-factor authentication.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s important you familiarize yourself with phishing scams, so you\u2019ll be able to spot them before they do harm. You can learn more about them <a href=\"https:\/\/www.privateinternetaccess.com\/blog\/phishing-smishing-vishing-what-you-need-to-know-how-to-protect-yourself\/\">here<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"5\">\n<li><strong>Use Burner Accounts and Devices<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Don\u2019t use your true identity for online activity. Use an alias and create social and email accounts accordingly. If possible, use disposable (but private) devices for all sensitive communications. Take care not to use outdated technology, though. It\u2019s said to be a dead giveaway and might alert authorities to suspicious activity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Whether you\u2019re using a burner or not, disable all communications while you\u2019re on the move \u2014 for example, location services, Wi-Fi, and bluetooth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"6\">\n<li><strong>Be Discreet, But Play It Cool<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As much as you want all your sensitive traffic to be encrypted, hiding everything you do might cast suspicious eyes your way as well. For all emails, communications, or phone calls you aren\u2019t hiding, determine coded language with all important contacts, and be sure your metadata \u2014 like subject lines, timestamps, or attachments \u2014 won\u2019t sell you out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #cfe2f3; padding: 10px; border-radius: 25px;\">\n  <p>PIA offers split tunneling. You can use it to route specific activity through PIA VPN, while leaving the rest out in the open \u2014 handy if you\u2019re multitasking, and need privacy on some tasks but not others.<\/p><\/div> <br>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"7\">\n<li><strong>Pay attention to your surroundings<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, your best defense is to be alert. It won\u2019t matter if you\u2019re using a VPN or fake account if you\u2019re posting dangerous content in public for all to see.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re working from an internet cafe, or need to communicate with contacts in public, make extra-sure no one can see what you\u2019re doing. As extra precautions, you could install a privacy screen on your device, or play around with your screen\u2019s brightness and font size. Never leave your devices unlocked or unattended, and remember to sign out of, and clear, all sessions when you\u2019re done.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\" start=\"8\">\n<li><strong>Know When to Act<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Even though the internet can be a curse in hostile environments, it might \u2014 heaven forbid \u2014 be your best friend in dangerous situations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In high pressure, or escalated incidents, live streaming what\u2019s happening to you could be the difference between life and death. Other times, it might be better to record evidence, and send it to a trusted contact or entity when you\u2019re safe.\u00a0 Knowing when to destroy evidence is just as important as knowing when to cling to it.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep in mind, accessing the internet in heated moments can \u2014 and will \u2014 give your location away, and might draw negative or dangerous attention to you. Don\u2019t rush into danger, and research the environment you\u2019re going to, to minimize inadvertently acting inappropriately, breaking laws, or casting yourself under suspicion.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It\u2019s also wise to memorize emergency contact details, and to know your way around your device. Smartphones usually have emergency keys programmed in, which you can access quickly and discreetly if you ever need to alert others of danger or call for help.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"who\"><strong>Who Privacy Pass Is For (And How to Acquire One)<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You qualify for PIA Privacy Pass if you\u2019re a humanitarian professional \u2014 a journalist, reporter, aid worker, NGO ambassador, or charity \u2014 operating in regions where your privacy might be at risk.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you meet the criteria, we appreciate the work you do, and we want to help by giving you full access to PIA VPN free of charge \u2014 no strings attached. Contact us at <a href=\"mailto:press@privateinternetaccess.com\">press@privateinternetaccess.com<\/a> to apply, or to find out more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re taking a stand against digital repression. 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