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- | ====== Boston, Massachusetts | + | ====== Boston, Massachusetts ====== |
- | ===== About ===== | + | Actually " |
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+ | ===== Upcoming events | ||
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+ | We are no longer meeting each month. This page will be updated as soon as the next meeting date is know. Thanks. | ||
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+ | ^ Day ^ Date ^ Time ^ Details | ||
+ | | | | | Anarchist Bookfair | ||
+ | | Wednesday | ||
- | ==== Actually " | ||
- | This page covers Boston, Cambridge, Somerville, Brookline, ... | ||
- | ==== Why CryptoParty? | + | ===== Why CryptoParty? |
Privacy is the space in which ideas are developed, to retreat into whenever you want. This space is not only physical but digital as well. Governments and companies don't want to respect that so we become active ourselves. | Privacy is the space in which ideas are developed, to retreat into whenever you want. This space is not only physical but digital as well. Governments and companies don't want to respect that so we become active ourselves. | ||
- | ==== What is a CryptoParty? | + | ===== What is a CryptoParty? |
CryptoParties are free and open for everyone, but especially those without prior knowledge, who haven' | CryptoParties are free and open for everyone, but especially those without prior knowledge, who haven' | ||
- | CryptoParty is a decentralized movement with events happening all over the world. The goal is to pass on knowledge about protecting yourself in the digital space. This can include encrypted communication, | + | CryptoParty is a decentralized movement with events happening all over the world. The goal is to pass on knowledge about protecting yourself in the digital space. This can include encrypted communication, |
To try the programs and apps at the CryptoParty bring your laptop or smartphone. | To try the programs and apps at the CryptoParty bring your laptop or smartphone. | ||
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- | ===== Upcoming events ===== | ||
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- | ^Day ^Date ^Time ^Details ^Location / Address ^ | ||
- | | Friday | ||
- | | Monday | ||
- | | Wednesday | March 29th, 2017 | 6-9 pm | Regular CryptoParty | [[http:// | ||
- | | Friday | ||
- | | Wednesday | April 26th, 2017 | 6-9 pm | Regular CryptoParty | [[http:// | ||
- | | Friday | May 5th, 2017 | 5-7pm | LGBTQ-focused | [[http:// | ||
- | | Sunday | May 21st, 2017 | Noon to 6pm | [[https:// | ||
- | | Saturday | June 3rd, 2017 | 5-7pm | LGBTQ-focused | [[http:// | ||
===== Schedule ===== | ===== Schedule ===== | ||
- | Agenda for the next meeting | + | Agenda for the Digital Security 101 meetings |
In the event of no agenda for the specific event, the following is an example agenda | In the event of no agenda for the specific event, the following is an example agenda | ||
* Knowing what threats concern you | * Knowing what threats concern you | ||
- | * Picking secure passwords | ||
* Using a password manager | * Using a password manager | ||
* Using tor | * Using tor | ||
* Using signal | * Using signal | ||
* Encrypting email | * Encrypting email | ||
- | * Id'ing phishing attempts | + | * Id'ing phishing attempts |
- | Also check out EFF's Surveillance [[https:// | + | Also check out EFF's Surveillance [[https:// |
We are always seeking " | We are always seeking " | ||
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===== Contact ===== | ===== Contact ===== | ||
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If you want to help out with other CryptoParties in New England, join our email list. Anyone who wants to organize CryptoParties and share ideas for making them better is welcome to join. | If you want to help out with other CryptoParties in New England, join our email list. Anyone who wants to organize CryptoParties and share ideas for making them better is welcome to join. | ||
- | ^Medium ^Link | | + | ^Medium^Link| |
- | |Email |<cryptoparty@masspirates.org>| | + | |Email|[[cryptoparty@masspirates.org|]]| |
- | |Email List |[[https:// | + | |Email|[[cryptoangel@riseup.net|]]| |
+ | |Email List|[[https:// | ||
===== DIGITAL SECURITY 101 ===== | ===== DIGITAL SECURITY 101 ===== | ||
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A CryptoParty (aka Encryption Potluck Night) is a space to hang out and teach each other practical tools of digital security, such as how to set up email encryption on your computer and how to browse the web anonymously. Don't know much about computers? Don't worry! We will use accessible language and help you along every step of the way. Bring your questions. Bringing a computer isn't mandatory to participate. There is lots more conversation to be had as well. We welcome experts and other curious people who want to have detailed, technical conversations about cryptography, | A CryptoParty (aka Encryption Potluck Night) is a space to hang out and teach each other practical tools of digital security, such as how to set up email encryption on your computer and how to browse the web anonymously. Don't know much about computers? Don't worry! We will use accessible language and help you along every step of the way. Bring your questions. Bringing a computer isn't mandatory to participate. There is lots more conversation to be had as well. We welcome experts and other curious people who want to have detailed, technical conversations about cryptography, | ||
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+ | Also check out EFF's Surveillance [[https:// | ||
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+ | We are always seeking " | ||
===== Past Events ===== | ===== Past Events ===== | ||
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