Before you can publish news on the AXJ Global News Network we recommend you secure your communication on this internet and recommend the following companies:
Securing your communications and online activities is essential, especially when publishing or handling sensitive news content.
Here are some reputable and widely recommended companies and tools for securing your internet connection, devices, and communications (as of late 2025):
VPN Providers (to encrypt your traffic and hide your IP)
Mullvad – Privacy-first, no-logs, accepts anonymous payments (including cash/crypto), based in Sweden.
Proton VPN – From the Proton team (Switzerland), strong no-logs policy, open-source apps, free tier available.
IVPN – Similar to Mullvad, audited, ethical, Gibraltar-based, strong privacy focus.
ExpressVPN (with Lightway protocol) or Surfshark – More user-friendly, large server networks, good for beginners/journalists.
Encrypted Messaging & EmailSignal – Gold standard for encrypted messaging and voice/video calls (recommended by Snowden, etc.).
Proton Mail – End-to-end encrypted email, calendar, drive (Switzerland jurisdiction).
Tuta (formerly Tutanota) – Fully encrypted email and calendar, open-source, German-based.
Session – Decentralized messenger, no phone number required, onion routing.
Device & Browser SecurityGrapheneOS or CalyxOS – Privacy-hardened Android ROMs (especially good on Google Pixel devices).
Brave Browser or Firefox (hardened with arkenfox user.js) + uBlock Origin.
Bitwarden or Proton Pass – Open-source password manager.
Full-Disk Encryption & Secure OSUse VeraCrypt for encrypted containers or full-disk encryption.
Tails OS (bootable USB) or Qubes OS for high-security compartmentalized workflows.
DNS & Network-Level PrivacyNextDNS or Mullvad DNS – Encrypted DNS with customizable blocking.
Avoid Google DNS (8.8.8.8) and Cloudflare (1.1.1.1) if you want maximum privacy.
Recommendations by Threat Model
Everyday journalism: Proton bundle (Mail + VPN) + Signal
High-risk / investigative: Mullvad/IVPN + Tails OS + Signal/Session
Traveling in hostile environments: Tails + public Wi-Fi + Mullvad + disposable devices when possible
Always verify the latest independent audits and avoid services that require personal phone numbers or have unclear logging policies.Let us know your specific threat model (e.g., state-level adversary, corporate surveillance, basic ISP snooping) and we can give more tailored recommendations. Stay safe!