Security 101- Online security workshop

Due to our current situation with COVID-19 we will be hosting a  security 101 workshop covering online security on the  07/04/2020 from 19.00 to 20.30.  We’ll be looking at encrypting your network traffic with a VPN, browsing safely and how to lock down your social media.

Why this matters

The government has unleashed “the most draconian powers in peace-time Britain”. The Coronavirus bill will have an impact on our lives and our society. Safe guards have been weakened on mass surveillance powers and the state is preparing for a mass repression wave against all social movements and our communities.

Our activity online is regularly monitored and this information is used to profile us. Our first workshop is designed to help develop your self defence skills against online surveillance that can lead to offline police surveillance and harassment.

We’ll cover

Introduction – COVID-19 surveillance excuses and new policing powers

Did Police spy on Black Lives Matter?

Protecting yourself on social networks

Choosing a VPN that’s right for you

Web browsing security – Brave, Tor, tails and more

What should I know about encryption?

What you need

Yourself and a computer, tablet or mobile

Our classes are open to everyone involved in the fight for a better world a webex meeting link and audio bridge will be provided on the day of the event. We can be contacted at resistsurveillance@riseup.net

 

 

Witness call out Dewsbury October 2019

Antifascists need our solidarity, support, and help. Did anyone who attended Kirklees Antifascist Assembly counter-demonstration to the Yorkshire Patriots in Dewsbury October 12th, 2019,  film, or see, any of the arrests of antifascists in the marketplace that day?  you can reach us at resistsurveillance@riseup.net  Thanks to Green and Black Cross for their help.

One of the antifascists in question has been targeted by the police for over 2 years due to their resilience and determination in the fight against fascism and refusal to bow down to pressure from corrupt officers.

This dragnet of harassment has extended to 3 different forces and appears to many to be a police vendetta.  Antifascists like environmentalists are often targeted by the police who attempt to isolate them from their comrades.

Now more than ever it’s important we fight back against police abuse and brutality. We stand in solidarity with all those targeted by the state. We cop watch. bristolcopwatch@riseup.net