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Introducing Privacy Decrypted
Knowledge is power. Today, we're launching Privacy Decrypted, a new initiative to arm activists with essential knowledge.
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How an encrypted email app automatically secures your everyday personal data
The Proton Mail encrypted email app ensures nobody but you can access your inbox. It automatically keeps your email safe, secure, and private.
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Why open-source encryption is better for your privacy
Open-source software makes its source code available to the public. Learn how open-source encryption creates transparency and protects your privacy.
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What is the best encryption for emails?
Whether you’re an individual or a business, using end-to-end encrypted email can help you stay secure online. Learn about email encryption in this article.
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What is the best free email account?
Want to be sure that your personal data is safe? Here’s our guide to picking a free email account.
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Why end-to-end email encryption matters
Whether you consider your emails ‘sensitive’ or not, everyone deserves email privacy. Email encryption helps to secure your privacy online.
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Best WhatsApp alternatives for privacy
WhatsApp may be secure but it’s not private. Learn about the best alternatives to WhatsApp that genuinely respect your privacy.
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Centralized vs peer-to-peer (P2P) file storage
What are the pros and cons of a centralized vs. P2P cloud storage? Learn more about our storage model and how we protect your privacy.
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How to secure data on your external hard drives and USB peripherals
Flash drives and external hard drives are convenient, but they're not always secure. We explain how you can encrypt your USB drives and protect your data.
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The Proton guide to privacy at protests
Protesters can expose personal information that puts them at risk. Here’s how to keep your identity private and your devices secure at a demonstration.
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What is a TLS/SSL certificate and how does it work?
Learn all about TLS/SSL certificates, the digital files that help to authenticate and secure data transfers across the internet.