Reposted by Digital Hell WorldDavid Gilbert @davidgilbert.bsky.social · 29/01/2026"If an agency wants to cosplay as a military force, it deserves to be evaluated as one," WIRED asked an active military officer to evaluate ICE's actions. Their analysis is not good... www.wired.com/story/ice-pr...wired.comICE Pretends It’s a Military Force. Its Tactics Would Get Real Soldiers KilledWIRED asked an active military officer to break down immigration enforcement actions in Minneapolis and elsewhere. 16827280
Reposted by Digital Hell WorldJustin Hendrix @justinhendrix.bsky.social · 30/01/2026A Minnesota woman observing ICE agents in her car was cornered on one-way streets. An agent approached, called her by name—citing facial recognition. Days later, her Global Entry and TSA privileges were revoked, with no explanation.nytimes.comHow ICE Already Knows Who Minneapolis Protesters Are 819162899897
Reposted by Digital Hell WorldSolomon @solomonrmissouri.com · 30/01/20264 Black journalists have been kidnapped by the federal government 200150308201
Reposted by Digital Hell WorldElectronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 30/01/2026To find out what kind of surveillance tech you may be facing at a protest, check out EFF’s Atlas of Surveillance: www.atlasofsurveillance.org/.atlasofsurveillance.orgAtlas of SurveillanceDocumenting Police Tech in Our Communities with Open Source Research 28246
Reposted by Digital Hell WorldElectronic Frontier Foundation @eff.org · 31/01/2026Join EFF's online town hall to discuss ways to stay safer and how the digital rights community can help address ICE and CBP's brutality against immigrants, observers, and those seeking to hold them accountable. Livestream on Thursday at 10 AM PT eff.org/livestream-iceeff.orgEFF Town Hall: ICE, CBP, and Digital RightsYou see it. We see it. ICE and CBP are out of control. Many people are exercising their right to say it's unacceptable. But what are the limitations around recording immigration agents? Is it true 29544
Reposted by Digital Hell WorldKen Klippenstein @kenklippenstein.bsky.social · 28/01/2026🚨 I've obtained a list of secret watchlists the Department of Homeland Security uses to keep tabs on American citizens www.kenklippenstein.com/p/ices-secre...kenklippenstein.comExclusive: ICE's Secret Watchlists of AmericansSparta, Reaper and Grapevine track protesters, their friends (+ others) 8534181632
Reposted by Digital Hell WorldFaine Greenwood @faineg.com · 31/01/2026I wonder if there’s good resources for protest beginners about how to tell the difference between higher and lower risk protests. If you’ve been doing it for a long time you can just kinda feel it out, but for those who haven’t…. 2840583
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 09/06/2025www.haymarketbooks.org/blogs/525-fr...haymarketbooks.orgFREE Ebooks: Abolish the Border, Abolish the PoliceIn solidarity with all those standing up for our communities against the brutality of immigrant detention and police repression, we're offering free ebooks of three crucial books about border and poli... 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 10/04/2025activistchecklist.orgactivistchecklist.orgDigital Security Checklists for ActivistsPlain language steps for digital security, because protecting yourself helps keep your whole community safer. Built by activists, for activists with field-tested, community-verified guides. 010
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 10/03/2025digitaldefensefund.org/ddf-artwork-...digitaldefensefund.orgCybersecurity with Pigeon: Encryption — Digital Defense Fund 000
Reposted by Digital Hell WorldJenn Steinfeld @jennsteinfeld.bsky.social · 08/03/2025If you’re looking for resources for digital security check out @digitalhellworld.bsky.social where some folks are trying to aggregate useful tools. 021
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 19/02/2025Yet more tips, with plenty of recommendations and guides.olivialw.github.ioDigital Security 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 19/02/2025Another tool to help you understand your own skill set : www.omkariwilliams.com/activist-arc...omkariwilliams.comActivist Archetype Quiz Form — Omkari 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 19/02/2025A great self-assessment tool for people wanting to help facilitate change:millionexperiments.comMaking A Plan"It is my hope that this tool in process, which benefited from the input of many seasoned activists, helps you to connect the personal to the political. I hope that this offers the beginning of a brid... 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 15/02/2025Unfortunately, we must know the horrors to defeat them. 🧱 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 11/02/2025We’ve spent years sharing public health data with each other, because the Biden admin stopped. We have practiced! Let’s keep that energy going. 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025For newcomers: My top 3 RIGHT NOW steps: Get rid of biometrics on your phone; move all messaging to Signal; figure out your pod of 5-6 people with whom you have similar risk tolerance and trust. Bonus points if you also get a faraday bag for your phone. 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025www.queerliberationlibrary.orgqueerliberationlibrary.orgQueer Liberation LibraryQueer Liberation Library (QLL) is fighting to build a vibrant, flourishing queer future by connecting LGBTQ+ people with literature, information, and resources that celebrate the unique and empowering... 021
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025We do have a blueprint. You want to learn from undocumented people and sex workers, because they already know how to have a criminalized body and communications. Cannot stress enough that you’re surrounded by people with years of experience surviving this landscape. truthout.org/articles/mig...truthout.orgMigrant Sex Workers’ Resistance Offers a Blueprint for Fighting AuthoritarianismHyper-criminalized migrant sex workers show us how everyday people evade, defy and resist state control and punishment. 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Take the time to learn about the thing that set the precedent for all this surveillance. I present: SESTA/FOSTA info. 🧵 hackinghustling.orghackinghustling.orgAbout - Hacking//HustlingWho We Are Hacking//Hustling is a collective of sex workers, survivors, and accomplices working at the intersection of tech and social justice to interrupt violence facilitated by technology. Vision R... 100
Reposted by Digital Hell WorldSam Sabin @samsabin.bsky.social · 06/02/2025for reporters: using signal is great! but please make sure you're not listing your legit cell number as the best way to contact you there. turn on the username feature! or sign up for google voice and move your signal to that number — doxxing, harassment, sim-swapping are all real risks. 15811
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025An alternative to Gmail. Remember: Emails are only encrypted if both people are using encryption. proton.meproton.meProton: Privacy by defaultOver 100 million people use Proton to stay private and secure online. Get a free Proton account and take back your privacy. 010
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Many people are looking for alternatives to Google services. Here is one. cryptpad.orgcryptpad.orgCryptPad.orgEnd-to-end encrypted collaborative office suite 110
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025The kind of faraday bag you buy DOES matter. They do NOT all work. This one *does* work. (Per direct consult with a materials scientist.) Drop your phone in here for any sensitive meetings. shop.faradaydefense.com/product/mini...shop.faradaydefense.comFaraday Defense NX3Protect your devices from hacking and tracking, and yourself from EMF output with the NX3 bag. These bags are suitable for shielding all types of devices, including: solar panels, laptops, tablets, ra... 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Community Guide for Opposing Hate Groups. Highly recommend. bcsh.bard.edu/files/2022/0...bcsh.bard.edu 010
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Obviously blocking people at-will. Don’t fuckin’ come at me. I’m too busy for old men and edgelords screaming about immigrants or whatever. 010
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025FYI right now I am just throwing a ton of reference material on here. We will be working on breakdowns soon, because while these guides are great, they are not accessible for some folks. We all have different learning styles and dense text is not everyone’s cup of tea. 020
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025“Undocumented immigrants, Muslims, pregnant people, journalists, really anyone who doesn't support him” need to reconsider their personal privacy safeguardswired.comThe WIRED Guide to Protecting Yourself From Government SurveillanceDonald Trump has vowed to deport millions and jail his enemies. To carry out that agenda, his administration will exploit America’s digital surveillance machine. Here are some steps you can take to ev... 100
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025organizingmythoughts.org/must-reads-r...organizingmythoughts.orgMust-Reads, Resources, and Some Thoughts Sustaining OurselvesLet’s develop the practices and build the infrastructure we need to stay in the fight. 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025digitaldefensefund.org/ddf-guidesdigitaldefensefund.orgDDF Guides — Digital Defense Fund 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025www.privacyguides.org/en/tools/privacyguides.orgAd-Free Privacy Tool/Service Recommendations - Privacy GuidesA complete list of the privacy tools, services, software, and hardware recommended by the Privacy Guides community. 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025www.wired.com/story/politi...wired.comKeeping Your Personal Data Safe in the Age of TrumpOur security and business editors join us to discuss how you can protect your personal information from data brokers, tech companies, scammers, and the government. 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025This article feels a hundred years old right now. (It is from two weeks ago.) www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...eff.orgVICTORY! Federal Court (Finally) Rules Backdoor Searches of 702 Data UnconstitutionalIn a landmark ruling, a federal district court held that backdoor searches of databases full of Americans’ private communications collected under Section 702 ordinarily require a warrant. Congress sho... 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025On defending immigrant communities. defendandrecruit.orgdefendandrecruit.orgDefend and Recruit – Defend communities, build power – together 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025www.muslimsforjustfutures.org/blog/immigra...muslimsforjustfutures.orgImmigration KYR Resources — Muslims for Just FuturesKYR | Immigration Resources Everyone has rights under the U.S. constitution regardless of immigration status. Many community members have protected themselves and their families from immigration enfo... 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025lithub.com/we-only-have...lithub.comWe Only Have Ourselves: The How-Tos and DOs and DON’Ts of Mutual AidFor all of humanity’s many, many flaws, one of our most redeeming characteristics as a species is an almost-universal desire to connect with one another. When terrible things happen and communities… 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Some of these are older so be mindful that technology advances. mediajustice.org/focus/moveme...mediajustice.orgMediaJusticeMediaJustice and the MediaJustice Network are leading the fight for racial and economic equity in a digital age 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...eff.orgKeeping Each Other Safe When Virtually Organizing Mutual AidCommunities across the country are stepping up to self-organize mutual aid groups, uniting virtually to offer and coordinate support to those who are in need. In solidarity with the need for physical ... 100
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Critical reading.ssd.eff.orgSurveillance Self-DefenseWe’re the Electronic Frontier Foundation, an independent non-profit working to protect online privacy for over thirty years. This is Surveillance Self-Defense: our expert guide to protecting you and y... 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025www.eff.org/deeplinks/20...eff.orgMad at Meta? Don't Let Them Collect and Monetize Your Personal DataIf you’re fed up with Meta right now, you’re not alone. Meta tracks you across millions of websites and apps and its business model relies on your data. If you want to limit Meta’s ability to collect ... 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025www.yesmagazine.org/social-justi...yesmagazine.orgA Return to Leftist Self-DefenseCommunities targeted by escalating right-wing violence are learning from their own histories how to keep each other safe. 000
Digital Hell World @digitalhellworld.bsky.social · 06/02/2025Abandoning Amazon services? Great. Here is a Reddit thread about options for your audible books. www.reddit.com/r/audiobooks...reddit.comFrom the audiobooks community on RedditExplore this post and more from the audiobooks community 010
Reposted by Digital Hell WorldYK Hong @ykhong.bsky.social · 03/02/2025Tyrants have access to our data. Here to help. If you haven’t already, contact all three credit bureaus to freeze your credit at all of them. It’s free. If you suspect that your identity has been stolen, you can report it to the FTC at identitytheft.gov, which will hopefully continue to function. 621957