In line with their view that the media is “the opposition party,” the Trump administration restricted the ways federal agencies could provide information to news outlets. But some observers have already predicted that this will be an unprecedented era for government leaks. The Freedom of Press Foundation is enabling leaks with a secure tool called SecureDrop, their encrypted anonymous communication software. (NiemanLab, January 27, 2017, by Laura Hazard Owen)
The New York Times provides a number of avenues for providing them with confidential news tips including SecureDrop. They recommend using a public Wi-Fi network and an uncompromised computer.
The SecureDrop web page provides users with various guides and a demonstration of how it works.