In the LevelUp series at The Markup, investigative reporter Monique discusses her journey towards achieving phone anonymity after facing threats due to her reporting. Her experiences, particularly being followed and having her personal information exposed, underscore the critical necessity for secure communications. Collaborating with IT support specialist Wesley Callow, she embarks on a covert operation to create a secure phone that safeguards her privacy while enabling her to communicate safely with sources. The endeavor reveals the underlying complexities and challenges journalists face in a digital-first world, emphasizing trust and security in communications.
"I needed a secure way to connect with the people trusting me with their lives, while simultaneously keeping myself safe. I needed an off-the-grid phone."
"Just think of me, Wesley, as a London Fog trench coat, collar-popped-to-perfection kind of guy. I embarked on a trip into the world of phone anonymity."
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