What Proton shipped in 2026

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Pricing updated for Proton: - Plus: allowance changed from 15 GB storage, 1 user, 10 encrypted email addresses, 1 custom email domain, 10 hide-my-email aliases to 15 GB storage, 1 user, 10 encrypted e…

How to write a resignation email (with examples and templates)

Is Dashlane free? Not anymore, but here’s a free alternative

Dashlane will discontinue its Free plan on September 16, 2025, forcing users to upgrade to Premium or lose core features. Proton Pass responds by highlighting its own free, unlimited plan and Swiss pr…

Meta’s smart glasses open door to new levels of facial surveillance

Best remote collaboration tools for teams in 2026

A lawsuit is challenging WhatsApp’s encryption claims. Here’s what we know.

A class-action lawsuit filed in January 2025 alleges WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption is misleading, claiming Meta employees can access message contents via internal systems despite public assurances.…

Microsoft pushes users deeper into its walled garden

Google is ending Gmail “Send as” support for third-party accounts

Google announced it will fully remove the Gmail 'Send as' feature for third-party accounts by January 2027, citing high maintenance costs. Existing configurations will continue working during the tran…

Apophis Squad member responsible for attacks against Proton Mail has been arrested

Proton Mail revealed its investigation into the Apophis Squad, a criminal group that launched DDoS attacks against its services. The company identified members, including George Duke-Cohan, who was ar…

AI license plate reader tech is an Orwellian nightmare

Employee offboarding security: how to protect your business

Proton warns that nearly 90% of former employees retain access to corporate systems post-departure, creating significant security and compliance risks. The company promotes its Proton Pass for Busines…

Pricing updated for Proton: - Plus: annual price $4.16/mo → $4/mo - Unlimited: annual price $8.33/mo → $8/mo - Unlimited: allowance changed from 500 GB storage, 1 user, 15 encrypted email addresses, 3

How to improve your Google privacy settings and why you should

Autonomous AI hacked a small business – here’s how to protect yours

AI agents are probing and exploiting API-based systems at unprecedented speeds, bypassing traditional human-driven attack methods. Incidents like unauthorized gym booking cancellations and model-drive…

Automate your business cloud storage without compromising privacy

Proton introduced a CLI for its end-to-end encrypted cloud storage, enabling businesses to automate file backups, transfers, and sharing while maintaining data privacy. The tool supports Linux, macOS,…

What is a ‘kill switch’ that has European businesses so concerned?

Proton’s study reveals 74% of European business leaders fear a US government ‘kill switch’ could cut off access to essential tech, citing recent cases and US laws enabling such actions. The EU is resp…

3 in 4 European businesses fear their US tech provider could cut them off

A Proton survey of 1,500 European business leaders found 74% fear US tech providers could cut off access via a 'kill switch,' ranking it equally with cyberattack fears. Only 34% have fallback plans fo…

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The UK’s new Digital ID proposal explained

The UK government proposed a mandatory digital ID for all citizens and legal residents by 2028, stored in an app and accepted for identity verification. The scheme aims to reduce fraud, streamline ser…

ChatGPT ads are rolling out. Here’s why they’re worse than search ads — and what you can do

OpenAI will begin testing ads in ChatGPT for US Free-tier and Go plan users starting February 9, 2026, inserting ads beneath responses. The move follows earlier monetization steps like personalized pr…