Managing online harassment: What to know to ensure your digital and psychological safety

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    Resources:

    CPJ’s guide to protecting against targeted online attacks

    CPJ’s guide to removing personal data from the internet


    CPJ’s digital safety kit for journalists

    CPJ’s risk assessment guide

    How journalists can get access to a password manager for free.

    HORN Network: Help removing the digital trail of online abuse

    Digital safety and security tipsDownload

    PrivacyDuck

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