Re: [luv-talk] How feasible are secure drop-boxes for "IT naive whistleblowers" ?

Morrie Wyatt <morrie@morrie.id.au> wrote:

(Not that I'm saying that snail mail is free from risk either, but a letter can be dropped in a post box anywhere, so the chance of being exposed is minimal, or at least can be minimised by taking the fairly simple precautions of using generic stationary, print the content using standard fonts on a common model of printer, and random choice of post box to send the letter on its way.)

Some printers, unfortunately, embed subtle identifying information in their output. Use a printer that is frequented by members of the public in large numbers, for example in a public library or perhaps a printing/photographics outlet that people regularly visit to print material.