ProtonMail v3.16 Release Notes
The latest version of the ProtonMail webapp includes three new features for improved security and convenience. ProtonMail version 3.16 now offers elliptic curve cryptography, an optional link...
View ArticleGmail confidential mode is not secure or private
Without end-to-end encryption, Gmail confidential mode is little more than a marketing strategy. Learn why privacy experts call Google’s privacy features “misleading.” When we launched ProtonMail...
View ArticleDon’t be fooled by Google’s fake privacy
Google recently generated a flurry of coverage about its supposed privacy pivot, including an op-ed in The New York Times by chief executive Sundar Pichai. “We feel privileged that billions of people...
View ArticleWhat is PGP encryption and how does it work?
When you send an encrypted email with ProtonMail, your message is automatically protected with PGP encryption. What is PGP? This article explains the tech behind our security promise. PGP stands for...
View ArticleFive essential online security tips for digital nomads
The Internet made it possible for workers in the service economy to do their jobs from any place that has a fast broadband connection. But the Internet also opens up new avenues for criminals and...
View ArticleHow to avoid becoming the next victim of a data breach
The Internet is full of information about what companies should do to keep consumers’ personal data safe from hackers. And there’s plenty of advice for consumers who have already been the victim of a...
View ArticleWhy we oppose unregulated facial recognition surveillance
We created ProtonMail in 2014 because we were concerned about mass surveillance. At the time, governments were spying on our emails, text messages, and phone calls. Now there’s a new surveillance...
View ArticleSay hello to the future of ProtonMail! Introducing Version 4.0 beta
Today we’re unveiling our biggest redesign ever. Not only does ProtonMail Version 4.0 look more modern on the surface, it’s part of our ongoing transition to a newer software framework that lays the...
View ArticleSecurity recommendation: enable FaceID or PIN protection on the ProtonMail...
One of the unique innovations of the ProtonMail iOS app is the AppKey Protection System. This is an extra layer of encryption on top of Apple’s built-in local encryption that protects sensitive Proton...
View ArticleProtonMail iOS app goes open source!
We’re happy to announce that the ProtonMail iOS app is now fully open source. We believe in transparency, the power of community, and building a more private and secure future for all. That’s why our...
View ArticleUpdate on Belarus blocking Proton servers
On Nov. 15, we confirmed that the Belarusian government is blocking ProtonMail and ProtonVPN IP addresses. We are still investigating the block and reaching out to Belarusian authorities to restore...
View ArticleThe Lifetime Account auction is back! Help us decide who to support
After the success of last year’s auction, we are selling three more Proton Lifetime Accounts this year to benefit organizations worthy of our community’s support. The auctions will take place on eBay...
View ArticleTogether with the community, we’ve given away more than €100,000 for...
We’re happy to announce that the 2019 Lifetime account auction has raised over €30,000. Proton will match these contributions for a total donation of over €60,000 to three organizations working to...
View ArticleAll ProtonVPN apps are now open source and audited
We’re happy to be the first VPN provider to open source apps on all platforms (Windows, macOS, Android, and iOS) and undergo an independent security audit. Transparency, ethics, and security are at the...
View ArticleWe just launched Smart Protocol for Android!
Smart Protocol works automatically to make sure you can stay connected to ProtonVPN, even when someone is trying to block your access. It’s one of those features that makes your life easier without you...
View ArticleProtonVPN iOS app now supports the OpenVPN protocol
Your ProtonVPN iOS app is now better equipped to fight censorship and offers more flexible connection options with the launch of OpenVPN for iOS. The OpenVPN protocol is one of the best VPN protocols...
View ArticleProtonVPN supports Hong Kong’s right to digital freedom
Last week, we stood in solidarity with citizens in the US against the reauthorization of the USA Freedom Act. Today we are standing in solidarity with the people of Hong Kong after the Chinese...
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