tl;dr
I care about calm tech that keeps you safe without stealing your joy. I write about privacy and open protocols. I share tools and checklists that make life easier. I consult on personal cybersecurity, reputation, and AI automation so your name and accounts stay yours.
What I’m focused on
- Privacy and open protocols with practical guides and clear consent.
- Personal security that fits daily life, from sign in habits to simple backup plans.
- AI done kindly: custom models, small private RAG search, and helpful automations that respect boundaries.
There is a tiny assistant on my GitHub Pages. Scroll to the bottom and try it.
Consulting
People come to me for less panic and more peace. We tidy accounts, set routines that stick, and build a plan you can actually follow.
Account and identity
Passkeys and password managers, multi factor that is not annoying, breach checks, recovery codes, and clean email forwarding.
passkeys
password managers
MFA
account recovery
Keys and encryption
FIDO2 keys, WebAuthn, YubiKey setup, PGP and GPG, simple key backups, and sharing secrets with less stress.
FIDO2
YubiKey
PGP
key management
Privacy and profiling
Data broker removals, tracking controls, browser hygiene, private search, and smarter photo and maps settings.
data brokers
tracking controls
browser hygiene
Defense in the wild
Phishing drills, travel safety kits, secure messaging choices, and safe coffee shop Wi‑Fi habits.
phishing drills
travel security
secure messaging
After something goes wrong
Doxxing and impersonation response, evidence logging, takedown paths, search cleanup, and reputation rebuild plans.
incident response
doxxing
reputation
Work and socials
Inbox rules that save time, safer cloud sharing, clean social profiles, creator privacy, and simple crisis playbooks.
email security
cloud sharing
creator privacy
AI automations and workers
Private RAG search, meeting notes into actions, scheduled research, inbox triage, and on‑device assistants. Small models, clear guardrails, cost control, and logs you can read.
RAG
AI workers
automations
Source code reviews
Focused code reviews for small apps and sites, supply chain checks, and practical threat models. Clear notes and simple fixes. Not a formal pentest.
code review
dependency checks
threat model
Self hosting I like
SimpleX and Element
Private chat that puts people first. I can help with SimpleX for peer to peer messaging or Element for Matrix rooms and groups.
SimpleX
Element
Matrix
Nostr and Mastodon
Own your social graph and your posts. I can help you join Nostr or move to a Mastodon community that matches your vibe.
Nostr
Mastodon
WordPress and Nextcloud
Publish on your own domain and keep your files close. Clean themes, safe plugins, and regular backups make it calm.
WordPress
Nextcloud
umbrelOS at home
A friendly box for self hosting on your shelf. Backups, notes, media, and private services you control.
umbrelOS
self hosting
Devices and operating systems
Open source and secure phones
GrapheneOS on Pixel for strong privacy and security. CalyxOS or LineageOS for more flexibility. I can guide the move and day to day setup.
GrapheneOS
CalyxOS
LineageOS
Super secure desktops
Qubes OS for compartmentalized work that clicks once you see it. Hardware choices, templates, and routines that keep things tidy.
Qubes OS
compartments
templates
Selected writing
How I Published and Host JessicaLavrov.com for Free
A calm path to a fast personal site with no hosting bill. Published October 2, 2025 on Medium.
Unearthing the Core vs Knots Rift
Signal without flame wars, for readers who like receipts. Published October 1, 2025 on Medium.
How Regulation Pushed Crypto Pioneers Out of the U.S.
A human look at how rules shape what gets built. Published September 30, 2025 on Medium.
Priscilla, My Angel
Very personal. Love and loss.
Why Open Source Will Outlast Corporations in the Age of AI
Short, firm, and hopeful. Why openness ages better than trends. Published December 3, 2024 on WordPress.
Ask My Assistant on GitHub Pages
A tiny helper for quick questions and demos. Scroll to the bottom and say hi.
I publish first on JessicaLavrov.com. When a copy appears on Medium it uses a rel="canonical" link back to this site.
Crazy facts about me
- The island story. There was a private island, a kidnapping, and an escape. I do not glamorize it. Survival taught me calm and courage that I use every day.
- Crowns and covers. I won pageants and landed magazine covers. It gave me poise, presence, and a sense for the tiny details that make a story land.
- Identity theft, reported, prosecuted. I filed with the FBI and the case led to prosecution. If you are in that mess, you are not alone.
- SIM swapped and blackmailed. I rebuilt my security from the ground up. Keys, backups, and quiet routines for the win.
- Open internet homebody. Self hosting, clean domains, private chat, and platforms that put people first are my happy place.
- Soft heart, real toolkit. I read, hike, write, and help people protect what matters. That includes memories, names, and quiet.
FAQ
Is this the official website of Jessica Lavrov?
Yes. JessicaLavrov.com is my official site. Mirrors on other platforms link back here.
Are you related to Sergey Lavrov?
No. Different person and profession; not related.
Do you build custom AI and automations?
Yes. I train small models, set up AI workers and private RAG search, and wire up friendly automations for personal and corporate needs. Clear scopes, privacy first.
What personal cybersecurity services do you offer?
Account and identity safety, passkeys and MFA, key management and YubiKey, PGP basics, data broker removals, device hardening, phishing drills, travel security, doxxing and impersonation response, incident cleanup, and reputation rebuild plans.
Do you work with self hosting?
Yes. I set up SimpleX, Element/Matrix, Nostr, Mastodon, WordPress, Nextcloud, and umbrelOS, add backups, and teach tidy routines that last.
Which secure phones and operating systems do you recommend?
GrapheneOS on Pixel for strong privacy and security. CalyxOS and LineageOS for flexibility. Qubes OS on desktops when hardware allows.
What is your full name?
Jessica Nicole Lavrov.
How can I reach you for press or consulting?
Email [email protected]. Messages are checked by an AI to reduce spam. If you want a human reply, keep it short, precise, and to the point.
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