Hey ppl it’s a CRYPTOPARTY!

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Harden your online communications against surveillance!
Learn how to: Use encryption • Improve your digital security
Protect your online identity • Maintain your anonymity

Sunday, December 11th, 2016
12:30-3:30pm
Frank-Ratchye STUDIO for Creative Inquiry
CMU College of Fine Arts (CFA), Room 111
 (Map: http://bit.ly/cmucfa)
Located at the north end of the first-floor hallway, under the blue neon sign
Contact: studio-info@andrew.cmu.edu • Tel: 412.268.3451 • @creativeinquiry

* Light vegetarian fare will be served *

RSVP here: studiocryptoparty.eventbrite.com

CryptoParties
are decentralized gatherings whose goal is to pass on knowledge about protecting yourself in digital space. This can include learning the use of encrypted communication, preventing being tracked while browsing the web, and general security advice regarding computers and smartphones.

CryptoParties are free and open for everyone, but especially ​those without prior knowledge.

To try the tools and apps directly at the CryptoParty, bring your laptop or smartphone.

At this CryptoParty, we’ll discuss the use of:

Tor (secure browsing) • Signal (encrypted text messaging) • Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) • Password managers • Virtual Private Networks (VPN) • Social media hygeine • and More!

Led by experienced instructors.