Jay Stanley and Daniel Kahn Gillmor write: “In our tumultuous political era, those who stake out controversial positions or participate in protests can find themselves subject to digital attacks that go beyond the verbal, such as doxxing and hacking. People in the middle of passionate political debates can benefit from taking certain steps to protect their privacy and safety online. While there are many advanced techniques that expert technologists can deploy for much greater security, there are also some relatively basic and straightforward steps that will significantly increase your protection against privacy invasions, hacks, and digital harassment.”