Yael Grauer‪

A bittersweet announcement: I was impacted by the layoffs at Consumer Reports, alongside a number of extremely talented colleagues.

I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity and so proud of the work we did fighting for consumers and helping people stay safer online.

Apr 1 at 12:10amWeb
Show threadYael Grauer‪1d ago
I joined CR as a contractor in 2021 to help transition Security Planner from @citizenlab before I was brought in full-time. We rebuilt the site’s design based on UX testing, boosted traffic, and earned backlinks from CISA, Apple, and Amnesty International.
Show threadYael Grauer‪1d ago
We also ran two full content audits to make sure every recommendation remained accurate and up to date. (Shout-outs to Significant Other, @jefflandale, and CR's UX team and design team, among others, as well as the amazing tool Citizen Lab built from the ground up in the first place.)
Show threadYael Grauer‪1d ago

Beyond Security Planner, I’m particularly proud of my work on projects that called attention to the risks of memory unsafe programming languages, hyperbolic VPN marketing, and the racial, income and age disparities in people impacted by text messaging scams.

(More shoutouts to CR's testing team and survey team, as well as our fellows.)

Show threadYael Grauer‪1d ago
I also had the opportunity to collaborate w/ amazing partners, including Tall Poppy, PEN America, and @eff. Together we dug into the efficacy of people-search removal services, the audio capabilities of video doorbells, & ways social media platforms could better address online abuse.
Show threadYael Grauer‪1d ago
It was a pleasure presenting our research at ShmooCon, @defcon's @cryptovillage, CypherCon, Enigma, BSides, NGO-ISAC, HOPE, and many other conferences I’m probably forgetting.
Show threadYael Grauer‪1d ago
I plan to stay in the digital security space, continuing my work as a collective member at Lockdown Systems, through IWMF’s Safety Ambassador Fellowship, and on my upcoming book about investigations for No Starch Press.
Show threadYael Grauer‪1d ago
At the same time, I’m exploring new full-time or contract opportunities in:
•Security and privacy education
•OSINT and investigations
•Program and product management
Show threadYael Grauer‪1d ago
I’ve often been told to narrow this down, but my adaptability is one of my strengths. I’m most invested in finding the right cultural fit and doing meaningful, impactful work.
Show threadYael Grauer‪1d ago
If your team is doing thoughtful work in any of these areas, I’d love to connect.
Show threadBardMoss the Bodhi Linux Guy5h ago
@yaelwrites
I have not heard anything about layoffs at CU, and I just did a web search on the subject and did not find anything. When did this happen?
Show threadethergear1d ago
@yaelwrites Damn! That sucks
Show threadaschmitz23h ago
@yaelwrites Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that. It sounds like you've got a variety of other irons in the fire, but it still sucks to get let go. 😞
Show threadYael Grauer‪23h ago
@aschmitz thanks, plz let me know if you hear of anything!
Show threadEm 21h ago
@yaelwrites @huertanix I'm so sorry to hear this Yael 😔 I hope you can find something else soon. Anyone would be very lucky to have you on their team 💚