What Proton shipped in July 2026

Lumo can now turn your data into visuals

Proton’s Lumo AI assistant now generates custom charts, graphs, and visuals directly within chats to help users interpret complex data privately. The feature analyzes datasets, presents insights in th…

How to attach an email to an email

Proton Mail published a guide on attaching emails (as .eml files) to preserve original formatting, metadata, and attachments, contrasting it with forwarding. The post highlights Proton’s end-to-end en…

Fix your internal documentation before it becomes a liability

Proton argues that disorganized or insecure internal documentation creates two major risks: operational inefficiency and data exposure. It proposes a four-category framework for secure knowledge manag…

Are AI detectors accurate?

Proton’s business blog argues AI detectors are unreliable, with accuracy varying widely and high false-positive rates, especially for non-native speakers or edited AI text. It highlights privacy risks…

We’ve improved autofill for Proton Pass

Proton Pass now resolves 80% of reported autofill issues, including support for forms in iframes, and introduces automatic 2FA code copying to clipboard. The Windows installer has shifted from .exe to…

It’s time for Congress to stand up to Big Tech

Statement from PGP developers about eFail

Proton Mail and other PGP developers issued a statement clarifying that the eFail vulnerabilities are implementation flaws in specific PGP-based software (e.g., Apple Mail, Thunderbird) rather than th…

Instagram leak: Why you are getting password reset emails and how to protect yourself

Instagram users received unexpected password reset emails in January 2026 due to a bug allowing external parties to trigger resets. Meta confirmed the bug was fixed and denied a breach, attributing a …

Meta is helping fraudsters scam you and doesn’t care

Salt Typhoon hack affects everyone in US

US tech rules the European market

‘A very perilous moment’: Journalists feel under assault

How to build privacy-protecting AI

Proton argues for privacy-first AI by advocating open LLMs and on-device inference to prevent data exposure risks seen in platforms like ChatGPT. The post highlights the trade-offs between model size,…

The EU Parliament has taken a stand for privacy

The European Parliament has agreed to remove clauses from the Chat Control proposal that would have forced end-to-end encrypted platforms to hand over user messages or break encryption. The revised te…

EU fines Google $1 billion over its search and Play Store

The EU fined Google €890 million for self-preferencing in search results and restricting app developers from informing users about cheaper alternatives in the Play Store. The fine, the third under the…

What Yahoo’s NSA surveillance means for email privacy

Why your business needs document version control

Proton highlights the risks of version control failures in regulated industries, emphasizing the need for automated, secure systems to track document changes, access, and final versions. The post prom…

What to look for in a secure cloud workspace (before you commit)

Proton argues that Google Workspace and Microsoft 365 prioritize convenience and ecosystem lock-in over long-term security and data sovereignty. The post highlights risks like server-side data access,…

How to set up secure document collaboration for your team — without leaking your IP

Proton introduced Proton Docs as part of its Proton Workspace suite, offering real-time collaborative editing with end-to-end encryption to prevent IP leaks. The feature targets teams handling sensiti…

The best office suites in 2026 (free and paid)

Proton introduced Proton Workspace, a new office suite built on zero-knowledge architecture with encrypted email, documents, spreadsheets, and video conferencing. It includes a business VPN, password …

Gmail attachment size limit: How to send large files via email

Proton’s blog details Gmail’s 25 MB attachment limit (50 MB for Enterprise Plus Workspace users) and explains how Gmail auto-uploads oversized files to Google Drive. The post then promotes Proton Driv…

How to open an Excel file online for free

Proton introduced Proton Sheets, a privacy-first tool for opening and collaborating on Excel files online without compromising data security. The service leverages end-to-end encryption, Swiss privacy…

Is Passwork safe for your business?

An OCCRP investigation found Passwork’s European product shares a codebase, update pipeline, and manuals with a Russian firm holding FSB certifications, which Passwork did not disclose. Security exper…

The spies in your home: How WiFi companies monitor your private life

Proton Mail security advisory regarding Yahoo Hack

Proton Mail confirms Yahoo's 2017 breach affected 3 billion accounts and highlights the inadequacy of traditional email security models. It reiterates its end-to-end encryption approach, arguing that …

Google discontinues Dark Web Report — What it means for your personal data

Google will shut down its Dark Web Report feature on February 17, 2026, with scans ending January 15, 2026, after user feedback indicated it failed to provide actionable follow-up steps despite monito…

The US is on a dangerous course without AI regulation

Disney pays settlement over online safety for kids

Disney agreed to pay a $10 million FTC settlement for failing to label children’s videos on YouTube as 'Made For Kids,' violating COPPA. The failure led to improper data collection on under-13 users d…

Dropbox is shutting down its password manager — here’s what you can do

Proton announced Dropbox Passwords will be discontinued on October 28, 2025, urging users to migrate to Proton Pass. The move follows Dropbox's broader product phase-outs and workforce reductions, pos…

How to fight inflation with Bitcoin

The Online Safety Act doesn’t protect encryption, but Ofcom can

The UK Parliament passed the Online Safety Act, granting the government broad powers to access private communications, despite admitting it’s technically unfeasible to break encryption without undermi…

How TikTok’s in-app browser threatens your privacy

How Big Tech monetizes the whole internet, not just their own platforms

Using Zoom? Here are the privacy issues you need to be aware of

Proton’s blog post exposes Zoom’s data-sharing practices, false end-to-end encryption claims, and security vulnerabilities like Zoombombing and a Mac camera hack. Updates through June 2020 show Zoom’s…

No, PGP is not broken, not even with the Efail vulnerabilities

Proton Mail states it is not affected by the Efail PGP vulnerabilities, which target flawed PGP implementations rather than the OpenPGP protocol itself. The company explains why its web, mobile, and B…

France adopts first social media ban for under-15s in the EU

France became the first EU country to ban social media for children under 15, rolling out in two stages starting September 2026. The law requires all users in France to prove their age, raising concer…

Pricing change detected for Proton

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

Email filters explained: These best practices will help you stay organized at work

Proton Mail introduced improved email filtering features, including smart spam detection that learns from user actions and automation tools for labeling, archiving, or deleting emails based on sender,…

Proton Mail published a guide detailing how its email filters automatically sort, label, archive, or delete messages based on sender, subject, keywords, or attachments. The post highlights smart spam

What does Google know about you? The chilling truth

How to turn off Apple Intelligence on iPhone, iPad, and Mac

Proton published a guide detailing how users can disable Apple Intelligence on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Vision Pro, including granular controls for features like Visual Intelligence, Call Screening, and…

How to disable OneDrive: A complete guide

How to write a cybersecurity policy for your small business

Proton published a practical guide to creating a cybersecurity policy for small businesses, emphasizing clear rules, accountability, and compliance. The post highlights Proton Pass for Business as a t…

Cyber insurance for small businesses: what you need to know before buying

Proton published a guide on cyber insurance for small businesses, detailing coverage limits, exclusions, and underwriting expectations. It highlights how credential security—such as password reuse, la…

Pricing updated for Proton: - Plus: annual price $4.16/mo → $4/mo - Plus: allowance changed from 15 GB storage, 1 user, 10 encrypted email addresses, support for 1 custom email domain, unlimited folde

How to conduct a password audit for your business

Proton published a guide on conducting password audits to identify credential risks like weak passwords, inactive accounts, and unauthorized access. The post positions Proton Pass for Business as a to…

After 43M people hacked in France, here’s how to protect yourself

A cyberattack on France Travail, France's public employment service, exposed personal data of 43 million people between February 6 and March 5. Compromised data includes names, social security numbers…

Apple is becoming an ad company despite privacy claims

No one at Facebook knows what it does with your data

How to protect yourself from Twitter’s latest breach

A hacker leaked a refined database of over 200 million Twitter users' email addresses and handles, likely obtained via an API flaw Twitter acknowledged in 2022. The breach enables doxxing and more con…

Google ads are getting worse, at your expense

Swiss laws and encryption protect Proton users from abortion-related data requests

With new trade deal, Big Tech wants to be above the law

Why we need bigger fines for Big Tech

WhatsApp’s new privacy policy makes it less private

The DMA could help make the internet a level playing field – but is the EU serious about taking on Big Tech?

Why you should care about Zoom’s $85m privacy lawsuit

Zoom agreed to an $85 million settlement after falsely claiming calls were end-to-end encrypted and sharing user data with Facebook and Google without consent. The FTC complaint in 2020 led to securit…

Swiss court ruling strengthens privacy for email providers

A Swiss Federal Administrative Court ruled that email services cannot be classified as telecommunications providers, exempting them from data retention requirements. This follows a 2021 Swiss Supreme …

UK citizens want more privacy but don’t know where to look

Help us stop Big Tech from dominating the internet

Chinese government builds new Great Firewall around Hong Kong

The Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act wants to ban strong encryption

A bipartisan U.S. bill, the Lawful Access to Encrypted Data (LAED) Act, would require companies with over 1 million U.S. users to decrypt data and build backdoors into encryption, including HTTPS. The…

TikTok and the privacy perils of China’s first international social media platform

Proton’s blog post details TikTok’s extensive data collection, potential sharing with the Chinese government under Chinese law, and ongoing legal challenges, framing it as a severe privacy threat. The…

Three basic facts Congress must understand about Big Tech

Four misleading claims tech CEOs told Congress

EU courts ban indiscriminate metadata collection and retention

The Court of Justice for the European Union ruled that indiscriminate mass data retention schemes are illegal under EU law, setting a precedent that could influence Switzerland to repeal its own metad…

The US congressional antitrust report is a win for privacy

A US House Judiciary subcommittee released a 400-page report formally acknowledging Big Tech monopolies as harmful and recommending major antitrust law reforms targeting Google, Apple, Facebook, and A…

Australia’s vague anti-encryption law sets a dangerous new precedent

Australia enacted the Assistance and Access (A&A) law, compelling tech firms to assist law enforcement in breaking encryption via secret warrants and remote malware deployment. The law endangers user …

Violence, intimidation, and exile from Belarus: Natalya Radina of Charter97.org

Gmail confidential mode is not secure or private

Proton argues Gmail’s confidential mode lacks end-to-end encryption, allowing Google to read messages and retain them post-expiration, while Proton Mail’s emails are truly encrypted and self-destruct.…

We support stronger privacy regulations in California

Proton AG joined 23 other privacy-focused tech companies to endorse the Privacy for All Act of 2019, an amendment to California’s CCPA aimed at closing loopholes and adding protections. The coalition …

Everything wrong with the EU’s proposals for gathering electronic evidence

Proton co-signed a letter urging EU lawmakers to amend the European Commission’s e-evidence proposal, arguing it undermines privacy rights and weakens the competitive advantage of European privacy tec…

Kazakhstan’s aggressive mass surveillance technique explained

What the latest email spying scandal means for user privacy

The Investigatory Powers Bill and Online Privacy

The UK Parliament approved the Investigatory Powers Bill (IPB), granting broad surveillance powers to GCHQ and MI5, including warrantless access to 1-year browsing records and mandatory decryption ass…

Need a Yahoo mail replacement? Here’s how Proton Mail is different

Proton Mail's user signups doubled after Yahoo's 1-billion-user breach, with German users now making up 8.5% of visitors. The company positions itself as a secure Yahoo Mail replacement, emphasizing e…

Wikileaks CIA Files – What this means for Internet security and encryption

ISPs are selling your private browsing history. Here’s how to prevent it.

Important lessons from the first NSA-powered ransomware cyberattack

Net Neutrality is at risk in the United States. Here’s why it matters.

Proton Mail is being blocked in Turkey. Here’s how to bypass Turkey’s online censorship.

Concerned about SESTA-FOSTA? Learn how Proton Mail protects your privacy

Proton Mail criticizes SESTA-FOSTA, a US law penalizing platforms for facilitating sex trafficking, arguing it will increase censorship and endanger sex workers. As a Swiss company, Proton Mail claims…

How ISPs track your online activity

Summary of HSTS Support in Modern Browsers

Impact of Swiss surveillance laws on secure email

Swiss Parliament passed a new surveillance law (NDG/LRens) in September, but Proton AG confirms it will not significantly impact its services. The law exempts companies like Proton Mail and Proton VPN…

CISA Surveillance Law has passed, here’s what we can do

Swiss Surveillance Laws headed for nationwide referendum!

A Lei americana de Vigilância CISA foi aprovada, aqui está o que podemos fazer

Discord introduces global ‘teen-by-default’ age verification

Discord is rolling out global age verification for all users, defaulting to teen-appropriate settings unless users verify adulthood via AI inference or ID upload. The policy aims to comply with new le…

GrapheneOS leaves France over encryption backdoor concerns

GrapheneOS announced it is removing all servers from France and ending its relationship with OVHcloud, citing government pressure for encryption backdoors and concerns over data sovereignty amid Franc…

ESET Password Manager is shutting down: Here’s how to switch

ESET announced the discontinuation of its Password Manager, halting sales on October 21, 2025, and setting a final shutdown date of October 18, 2027. Users must export passwords before the deadline as…

Spam Watch 2025: The hidden trackers and inbox overload behind holiday marketing

Proton Mail’s Spam Watch 2025 report analyzed 50 major U.S. retail brands, finding engineered inbox overload driven by hidden trackers and high-volume emailing during the holiday season. Luxury home a…

How phone ads exposed French intelligence officers, and what it means for your privacy

Australia’s world-first social media ban: Why the ban might be even worse for privacy

Australia’s new law bans social media access for users under 16 starting December 9, 2025, requiring platforms to enforce age verification or face fines. Early enforcement reveals verification failure…

Your Meta AI chats are being mined for targeted ads

OpenAI data breach exposed API user information — here’s how to protect your data

A November 26, 2025 breach of an OpenAI vendor exposed business customer metadata (names, emails, locations, system details) via Mixpanel, though core ChatGPT systems remained secure. Proton leveraged…

Should security cost your privacy?

Meta accused of bypassing Apple’s privacy rules. Here’s how to protect yourself.

A former Meta employee alleges the company used deterministic matching to track users despite Apple’s App Tracking Transparency (ATT) consent requirements, potentially undermining platform-level priva…

LinkedIn will soon use your data to train AI. Here’s what you can do to opt out.

LinkedIn will begin sharing user data from the EU, EEA, and Switzerland with Microsoft and affiliates for AI training starting November 3, 2025, with users opted in by default. The policy excludes pri…

This streamer got deepfaked. Then the men showed up at her door.

70,000 government IDs leaked in Discord data breach

A breach at Discord’s third-party support provider (5CA) exposed at least 70,000 images of government-issued IDs used for age verification, with hackers demanding a $5M ransom. Discord disputes the sc…

Is ChatGPT Atlas safe? What you should know before you download it

AWS outage takes down half the internet. Here’s how we fix it.

AI browsers are coming for your clicks — and your privacy

Perplexity AI proposed a $34.5 billion bid to acquire Google’s Chrome browser, aiming to leverage its 3 billion users for AI training data and potential ad monetization. The move underscores the strat…

Where are you being recorded? Almost everywhere

Data brokers really don’t want to let you delete your data

Google suffers data breach, puts out Gmail warning

Google disclosed a breach of its Salesforce database by ShinyHunters, exposing customer data used in sophisticated phishing and vishing attacks targeting Gmail and Google Workspace users. The attacks …

Facial recognition technology: When your face becomes a commodity

Microsoft saves Word files to cloud by default. Here’s what it means for your privacy.

Meta AI may be scanning your camera roll photos without your consent

Coinbase hack reveals true cost of data collection

Coinbase disclosed a breach where attackers bribed insiders to steal government-issued IDs and other personal data of a small subset of users. No cryptocurrency was stolen, but the company expects to …

How Vegas Tenold stays safe

Proton released a documentary featuring journalist Vegas Tenold, showcasing his privacy-focused go-bag tools (decoy phones, Faraday bags) to mitigate risks at border crossings. The post frames these t…

Minnesota attack highlights risks of people-finder sites

How data brokers shape your life from the shadows

16% of Swiss federal politicians have data on dark web

Bought and sold: How the data economy undermines democracy

Exposing 24 hours of hidden data leaks

Proton released a documentary-style video with YouTuber Tony Angelo and CryptoHarlem exposing how smartphones, Ring cameras, and other devices leak personal data like location and biometrics without u…

TikTok ban: Switching to RedNote? Your privacy is at stake.

Big Tech earns enough in less than 3 weeks to pay all 2024 fines

Trump now controls the NSA and FBI – What this means for your privacy

DeepSeek? More like DeepSneak

Authorities worldwide can see more than ever, with Big Tech as their eyes

The UK government’s war on encryption is a global threat

Apple removed its Advanced Data Protection (ADP) feature for UK users after a government order under the Investigatory Powers Act 2016, effectively weakening iCloud encryption. The move sets a precede…

Bitcoin vs. CBDCs: The difference is control

Hacker tricks are getting smarter, but Proton Mail has you covered

A closer look at US warrantless surveillance programs

Google brings privacy washing to Android

Outlook is Microsoft’s new data collection service

Big Tech has already made enough money in 2024 to pay all its 2023 fines

Keep communicating through any downtime with Proton’s business continuity solution

Proton introduced a business continuity solution enabling organizations to switch to Proton Mail, Meet, and Workspace during outages. The service leverages Proton’s independent European infrastructure…

How to turn off Face ID on iPhone — and when you should

How to create a professional email address with a custom domain

How to password protect an Excel file

Proton published a guide on password-protecting Excel files using Microsoft tools and highlighted Proton Drive’s end-to-end encryption for secure storage and sharing. It also promoted Proton Sheets as…

Meta’s new AI image generator is using your public Instagram photos

Meta launched Muse Image, an AI image generator integrated into Instagram and other platforms, which uses public photos for AI remixes without user consent or notification. The feature defaults to opt…

Pricing updated for Proton: - Plus: $3.99/mo → $4.99/mo (25% increase) - Plus: annual price $3.49/mo → $4.16/mo - Plus: allowance changed from 15 GB storage, 1 user, 10 encrypted email addresses, 1 cu

Is Cloaked legit? An honest review of the privacy app

A third-party review confirms Cloaked as a legitimate privacy app with SOC-2 and ISO certifications, highlighting its email/phone aliasing, data broker removal, and bundled features. The review notes …

How to stop Meta from tracking you

Proton published a guide detailing Meta’s extensive tracking across Facebook, Instagram, WhatsApp, and third-party apps via its SDK, including how AI models ingest user data for ad targeting. The post…

Cyber Essentials certification: what UK businesses need to know

A new design for a smarter Lumo

Proton released Lumo 2.0, a major upgrade to its AI assistant that introduces richer conversations, workplace capabilities, and new image generation/analysis features. The redesign evolves Lumo’s masc…

What is spyware and how can you protect yourself?

Is TruthFinder legitimate? Here’s how it works

Pricing updated for Proton: - Plus: $4.99/mo → $3.99/mo (20% decrease) - Plus: annual price $4.16/mo → $3.49/mo - Unlimited: annual price $8.33/mo → $8.99/mo - Unlimited: allowance changed from 500 GB