The Intercept

The Intercept is an investigative news outlet founded in 2014, known for covering national security, corruption, and human rights issues. To protect whistleblowers, it uses SecureDrop, a system that allows anonymous document submissions through the Tor network with no logs or metadata. While this provides stronger safety than conventional channels, past cases have shown that human error and legal pressures can still expose sources. Despite these risks, The Intercept’s secure platform remains an important tool for press freedom and independent journalism.