Anonymous tip

If you would like to contact Ryan securely and/or anonymously about a story, you can use a variety of methods.

You can send a PGP-encrypted email to ryan [at] rjgallagher.co.uk using this public key:


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[Fingerprint: C5B7 C570 C59C 194B DC3C CBD9 2B36 FCC8 FC77 F02E]

Alternatively:

Signal or WhatsApp: You can contact Ryan using either of the smartphone apps Signal or WhatsApp for encrypted communication. Ryan's number for this purpose is: +44 737-678-6842

Off the record: If you use secure instant message programs like Pidgin (Windows) or Adium (Mac) you can reach Ryan for an 'off the record' encrypted chat by adding: ryan.gallagher [at] jabber.org [Fingerprint: 9611F5BB 1D6A83BC 4155FE2A 7854B221 07B207FD]
 
SecureDrop: Documents or messages can be sent to Ryan via Bloomberg's SecureDrop submission system, which offers a much higher level of security than any of the above methods. Please address your SecureDrop submission "FAO Ryan Gallagher" to ensure it reaches him.

Snail Mail: You can post documents and other information by physical mail to Ryan at this address: 133 Fountainbridge, Floor 7, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH3 9QG.

Note: If you are new to encryption and/or don't understand how to use it, there are good guides online that can be used to help set you up with the basics, such as this one. If you are a source whose safety or security could be compromised by exposure, please don't take unnecessary risks. Ensure that you protect your communications with encryption and mask your identity with anonymity before reaching out.