I'm a journalist covering sensitive topics

[soumitss]

I'm a journalist covering sensitive topics. What's the best way to protect my sources when communicating online?

[hydrogenn]

As journalist, a VPN service is essential but not sufficient alone. Multi-layer approach: VPN masks your IP and encrypts traffic (use ExpressVPN - audited no-logs), end-to-end encrypted messaging (Signal, not WhatsApp), secure email (ProtonMail), virtual phone numbers for source calls, never use personal devices for sensitive communications. I'm investigative journalist, this setup protected sources in three countries with authoritarian regimes. ExpressVPN specifically because: based in British Virgin Islands (outside Five Eyes), passed real-world test (Turkey server seizure - no data found), RAM-only servers (impossible to retain data). Cost $6.67/month - minor expense for source protection. Also use Tor for most sensitive communications. Remember: VPN protects transport, not endpoints. If source uses compromised device, VPN doesn't help. Train sources on basic OpSec too.