Journalists do essential work—often under hostile conditions. But the very visibility that enables accountability reporting can also make individual reporters, editors, and media outlets targets. Whether you’re covering extremism, investigating power, or simply working in a polarized environment, your public footprint can become a liability.

We can help at-risk journalists and media teams understand how adversaries—ranging from online harassers to state-level actors—can use publicly available information to track, intimidate, or discredit you. We simulate how a determined attacker would gather intelligence on you using OSINT (open source intelligence) methods, then give you clear, practical steps to reduce your exposure.

How Journalists Are Targeted Using OSINT

• Doxxing using publicly available home addresses, emails, or phone numbers

• Reverse-lookup of social media metadata or domain registrations

• Linking bylines and masthead information to personal data leaks

• Identifying family members, locations, or travel patterns from public content

• Disinformation campaigns or impersonation attempts using publicly harvested info

What We Offer

• Exposure mapping across the surface, deep, and dark webs

• Individual assessments for high-risk reporters or editorial staff

• Organizational assessments for media outlets, including domain, infrastructure, and staff exposure

• Threat modeling tailored to beat, region, and past targeting

• Clear, confidential mitigation plans you can actually act on

• Optional briefings or training sessions for newsroom security awareness

Who This Is For

• Investigative reporters, conflict journalists, and watchdog publications

• Editors and newsroom staff working on sensitive or controversial topics

• Freelancers operating without institutional security support

• Small or independent outlets concerned about doxxing, harassment, or impersonation

• Any journalist who has received threats or experienced online harassment

We believe in press freedom—and in the right of journalists to do their work without fear. If you think we can help protect you or your newsroom, reach out. We’re here to support those who expose the truth by helping them stay safe while doing it.