Activist Checklist - Recent Updates https://activistchecklist.org/ Recent updates and improvements to Activist Checklist digital security guides Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT https://validator.w3.org/feed/docs/rss2.html Activist Checklist en Activist Checklist - Recent Updates https://activistchecklist.org/images/logo-bg-white.png https://activistchecklist.org/ All rights reserved, Activist Checklist <![CDATA[2026-07-20-vpn-page]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-07-20-vpn-page https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-07-20-vpn-page Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:00:00 GMT New page: VPNs for activists. Info on when a VPN is useful and when it is not. What are the trade offs. And which VPN to use.

]]> New page: VPNs for activists. Info on when a VPN is useful and when it is not. What are the trade offs. And which VPN to use.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2026-05-23-add-warrant-canary]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-05-23-add-warrant-canary https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-05-23-add-warrant-canary Sat, 23 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT Added a warrant canary to the site and updated our privacy policy with information about how we respond to legal demands.

]]> Added a warrant canary to the site and updated our privacy policy with information about how we respond to legal demands.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2026-05-22-proton-safety-guide]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-05-22-proton-safety-guide https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-05-22-proton-safety-guide Fri, 22 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT New page: How to use Proton safely. A full guide to what's encrypted and what isn't on Proton Mail, Docs, and VPN, common misunderstandings, and when to use other tools instead.

]]> New page: How to use Proton safely. A full guide to what's encrypted and what isn't on Proton Mail, Docs, and VPN, common misunderstandings, and when to use other tools instead.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2026-05-04-updates-page]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-05-04-updates-page https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-05-04-updates-page Mon, 04 May 2026 00:00:00 GMT New page: Security Update Checker. Easy way to see if your phone or laptop is still receiving security updates. This helps protect your data from cops, spyware, and hackers.

]]> New page: Security Update Checker. Easy way to see if your phone or laptop is still receiving security updates. This helps protect your data from cops, spyware, and hackers.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2026-04-21-contributor-guide-site]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-04-21-contributor-guide-site https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-04-21-contributor-guide-site Tue, 21 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Want to help contribute to Activist Checklist? We now have a step-by-step guide for writing, editing, translating, and coding! It's even got its own dedicated site: Activist Checklist Contributor Guide.

]]> Want to help contribute to Activist Checklist? We now have a step-by-step guide for writing, editing, translating, and coding! It's even got its own dedicated site: Activist Checklist Contributor Guide.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2026-04-20-security-party-page]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-04-20-security-party-page https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-04-20-security-party-page Mon, 20 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT New page: Host a security party — A guide for convening your friends or organizing group to work through digital security steps together.

]]> New page: Host a security party — A guide for convening your friends or organizing group to work through digital security steps together.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2026-04-18-dark-mode]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-04-18-dark-mode https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-04-18-dark-mode Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT The site now supports dark mode. Choose what you prefer using the theme control in the footer.

]]> The site now supports dark mode. Choose what you prefer using the theme control in the footer.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2026-04-11-signal-call-limit]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-04-11-signal-call-limit https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-04-11-signal-call-limit Sat, 11 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Updated the organizing guide to reflect that Signal now supports up to 75 participants in audio and video calls (previously 50).

]]> Updated the organizing guide to reflect that Signal now supports up to 75 participants in audio and video calls (previously 50).

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2026-04-09-signal-relay-calls]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-04-09-signal-relay-calls https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-04-09-signal-relay-calls Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Added Always Relay Calls to the Signal Security Checklist.

]]> Added Always Relay Calls to the Signal Security Checklist.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2026-04-06-signal-notification-checklist-context]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-04-06-signal-notification-checklist-context https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-04-06-signal-notification-checklist-context Mon, 06 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Added hiding Signal notification previews to the protest page with a reminder on what it is important (see Prairieland case for context).

]]> Added hiding Signal notification previews to the protest page with a reminder on what it is important (see Prairieland case for context).

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2026-04-05-spanish-site-launch]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-04-05-spanish-site-launch https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-04-05-spanish-site-launch Sun, 05 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT Spanish translation: The site is now available in Spanish. Use the language switcher in the header or see the Spanish version here.

Español: El sitio ya está disponible en español. Usa el selector de idioma en la cabecera o consulta el sitio en español.

]]> Spanish translation: The site is now available in Spanish. Use the language switcher in the header or see the Spanish version here.

Español: El sitio ya está disponible en español. Usa el selector de idioma en la cabecera o consulta el sitio en español.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2026-04-03-signal-secure-page]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-04-03-signal-secure-page https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-04-03-signal-secure-page Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT New page: Is Signal secure? — Addressing common myths about Signal's security.

]]> New page: Is Signal secure? — Addressing common myths about Signal's security.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2026-03-30-content-on-github]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-03-30-content-on-github https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-03-30-content-on-github Mon, 30 Mar 2026 00:00:00 GMT All site content is now available on GitHub — you can suggest edits, fix typos, or propose new content directly. See how to contribute.

]]> All site content is now available on GitHub — you can suggest edits, fix typos, or propose new content directly. See how to contribute.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2026-02-06-add-spanish-know-your-rights-poster]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-02-06-add-spanish-know-your-rights-poster https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-02-06-add-spanish-know-your-rights-poster Fri, 06 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT Added a Spanish version of the "Police at the Door" poster.

]]> Added a Spanish version of the "Police at the Door" poster.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2026-02-02-added-ice-watch]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-02-02-added-ice-watch https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-02-02-added-ice-watch Mon, 02 Feb 2026 00:00:00 GMT New checklist: Added ICE Watch Digital Security checklist for anyone filming or tracking ICE/CBP/DHS to hold them accountable.

]]> New checklist: Added ICE Watch Digital Security checklist for anyone filming or tracking ICE/CBP/DHS to hold them accountable.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2026-01-21-added-doxxing-defense-checklist]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-01-21-added-doxxing-defense-checklist https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-01-21-added-doxxing-defense-checklist Wed, 21 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT New checklist: Added Doxxing Defense Checklist.

]]> New checklist: Added Doxxing Defense Checklist.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2026-01-15-added-disabled-advertising-id-]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-01-15-added-disabled-advertising-id- https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2026-01-15-added-disabled-advertising-id- Thu, 15 Jan 2026 00:00:00 GMT Added "disabled advertising ID" checklist item to the essentials checklist and protest checklist

]]> Added "disabled advertising ID" checklist item to the essentials checklist and protest checklist

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2025-10-24-add-anchor-links-to-checklist-items]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-10-24-add-anchor-links-to-checklist-items https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-10-24-add-anchor-links-to-checklist-items Fri, 24 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Add ability to copy the link to any checklist item so you can share it directly. Look for the 🔗 icon next to the title.

]]> Add ability to copy the link to any checklist item so you can share it directly. Look for the 🔗 icon next to the title.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2025-10-22-link-sharing-page]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-10-22-link-sharing-page https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-10-22-link-sharing-page Wed, 22 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT New page: Link Sharing. Why you need to remove everything after the "?" in links.

]]> New page: Link Sharing. Why you need to remove everything after the "?" in links.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2025-10-20-emergency-guide]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-10-20-emergency-guide https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-10-20-emergency-guide Mon, 20 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT New checklist: Added a Personal Emergency Planning Checklist

]]> New checklist: Added a Personal Emergency Planning Checklist

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2025-10-16-flyer]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-10-16-flyer https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-10-16-flyer Thu, 16 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Added a printable flyer for folks who want to help spread the word about this site.

]]> Added a printable flyer for folks who want to help spread the word about this site.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2025-10-10-news-page]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-10-10-news-page https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-10-10-news-page Fri, 10 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT New page: News articles related to surveillance and movement repression. (RSS feed available!)

]]> New page: News articles related to surveillance and movement repression. (RSS feed available!)

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2025-10-07-added-smart-speaker-removal-suggestion]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-10-07-added-smart-speaker-removal-suggestion https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-10-07-added-smart-speaker-removal-suggestion Tue, 07 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Added recommendation to remove smart speakers and other smart home devices to the Security Essentials checklist.

]]> Added recommendation to remove smart speakers and other smart home devices to the Security Essentials checklist.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2025-10-05-add-spyware-protection-checklist]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-10-05-add-spyware-protection-checklist https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-10-05-add-spyware-protection-checklist Sun, 05 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT New checklist: Protecting Against Spyware. Added in response to ICE purchasing Paragron's Graphite spyware.

]]> New checklist: Protecting Against Spyware. Added in response to ICE purchasing Paragron's Graphite spyware.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2025-10-01-remove-target]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-10-01-remove-target https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-10-01-remove-target Wed, 01 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT Removed all references to Target on the Secondary Phone Guide given the current boycott against their anti-DEI practices. Replaced links with Best Buy links.

]]> Removed all references to Target on the Secondary Phone Guide given the current boycott against their anti-DEI practices. Replaced links with Best Buy links.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2025-09-30-police-poster]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-09-30-police-poster https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-09-30-police-poster Tue, 30 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Added the "Police at the Door" know your rights poster.

]]> Added the "Police at the Door" know your rights poster.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist) <![CDATA[2025-09-25-revised-travel]]> https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-09-25-revised-travel https://activistchecklist.org/changelog#2025-09-25-revised-travel Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT Revised the Travel & Border Checklist to have a simpler "baseline" section separate from the "medium security" and "high security" sections.

]]> Revised the Travel & Border Checklist to have a simpler "baseline" section separate from the "medium security" and "high security" sections.

]]> contact@activistchecklist.org (Activist Checklist)