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Hi there! 👋
Follow
@ProtonPrivacy
if you want to:
🔒 strengthen your data protection with useful tips
💡 get the most relevant
#privacy
news
📣 stay up-to-date with Proton features & services
🎁 learn about giveaways & deals
Feel free to share this or tag anyone who might…
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What’s the difference between ProtonMail and Gmail? We'll let the iOS privacy labels speak for themselves.
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Our team has been testing ProtonDrive internally for over a month now. Here's a sneak preview of our secure file storage service, which we expect to launch in beta in Fall 2020. Let us know what you think!
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Many companies have announced they will no longer serve Russian customers. Proton's mission, however, is to defend online freedom anywhere in the world, so we remain committed to ensuring the free flow of information in Russia for as long as possible.
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Did you know that
#WhatsApp
shares its metadata with
#Meta
? While your messages are encrypted and secure,
#Meta
knows your location, who you’re communicating with, at what time, how often, and from which device.
We recommend using
@Signalapp
or another
#privacy
-first alternative…
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TL;DR There is no safe way to use TikTok, and our strong recommendation is to delete the app from all your devices.
Learn more here:
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The Swiss Parliament voted to adopt a motion (144 yes vs 24 no) to protect Swiss Internet users from indiscriminate scanning of private messages proposed by the European Commission. This is one reason why Proton is based in Switzerland.
#chatcontrol
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Today we're launching the Proton Pass beta.
With Pass, we're applying our privacy and encryption knowledge to a service that many of you have asked for.
Later on, Proton Pass will become a free password manager for all Proton users. Learn more here:
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Proton and
@StandardNotes
are joining forces! We’re excited that
#StandardNotes
will be joining the Proton family to bring end-to-end encrypted note-taking to Proton users.
Standard Notes will remain free,
#opensource
, and fully supported:
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A new low, even for
#Google
. Giving Google permission to share information about you with third-party websites is being falsely advertised as a "ad privacy feature". This is privacy washing at its most extreme. But it gets even worse. (1/2)
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This is not a data breach. It's worse - it's their business model. If your core business is building a massive surveillance system, the data will eventually be misused. Whether it is breached, hacked, misappropriated, or sold is irrelevant.
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We're upgrading our free plan.
Free Proton accounts are getting an upgrade! Say hello to 5x the space for your files.
Now, with 5 GB of free
@ProtonDrive
storage:
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Social media giants lost nearly $10 billion in revenue since April because users chose not to be tracked across apps. Almost makes you think they mine personal data for profit or something.
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Collecting more user data to get better at user data collection was already pretty meta.
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Coming soon: All Proton paid plans are being upgraded with more storage, and there's no price increase for existing subscribers. We've heard your feedback and are greatly increasing storage. (1/2)
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🎂 Today, Proton turns 9 years old. Whether you’ve joined us recently, or have been with us since the beginning, we’re grateful for your support. Our story has always been what makes Proton unique. Today, we want to share that with you, along with a special 🎁.
🧵 1/15
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The new Proton is here. One account, four privacy services, one ecosystem. Unified protection, with a modernized look and feel. Join us as we take another step towards an alternative internet where privacy is the default:
#PrivacyByDefault
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Today, we're launching
@Proton_Pass
for everyone. Like other Proton services, it’s free, open-source, and end-to-end encrypted. This has been the most popular community request, and we’re happy to finally bring it to you today.
Learn more here:
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Here's the inconvenient truth for governments and surveillance agencies: There is no such thing as a backdoor that only lets the good guys in.
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Work continues rapidly on ProtonCalendar and ProtonMail 4.0 today. We are also adding a number of new security features to better combat some of the threats faced by ProtonMail users with enhanced security needs. More updates about this coming in a couple weeks.
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@SebGorka
At the time of writing, we can confirm that no such request has been received. Such a request would not be able to compromise ProtonMail’s encryption. Our policy is to fight against all politically motivated prosecutions, regardless of affiliation.
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#Google
and
#Apple
charge app developers 30% of their earnings to allegedly vet for security risks.
And yet, a fake
@Signal
app has found its way into the
@GooglePlay
app store.
Big Tech monopolies don't lead to better security. They stifle innovation and kill competition.
A Fake Signal App Was Planted On Google Play By China-Linked Hackers
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Here's another sneak peek at the new ProtonMail mobile app...and don't worry, we haven't forgotten about all the dark mode lovers out there. What do you think of the new look? Tweet us your feedback.
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We applaud Epic for standing up to Apple's efforts to extort developers. Apple has also previously threatened to remove ProtonMail if we didn't force Proton users to pay higher prices with in-app purchases. Here's why this fight matters:
#freefortnite
Apple removed the hugely popular game Fortnite from its App Store, escalating a fight over payments with one of the world’s top game makers, Epic Games. Epic responded with a lawsuit, accusing Apple of violating antitrust laws.
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We're taking our mobile apps to a new level. Here's a sneak peek at the new version of our ProtonMail mobile app. What do you think of the new design? Share your feedback with us by replying to this tweet.
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... and turn you into a privacy nightmare for everyone around you. 🥸
Meta’s smart glasses can take calls, play music, and livestream from your face
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In 2014, Proton was nothing more than a crowdfunded idea.
Today, with more than 50 million users, we are proud to be at the forefront of a global privacy wave. 💪🏽
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When we first started, people asked: how do I know Proton will still be around in 10 years?
This year, Proton turns 10. And while past performance doesn't determine future results, here's why Proton is able to sustain its mission over the long-term:
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Meta 🗣️: Give us privacy legislation so we know the rules.
Meta 🚶: We might leave Europe because of this privacy legislation.
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Say hello to the new & improved ProtonMail! Your inbox is now more modern, easier to use and can be personalized to your taste. It also includes easy access to
@ProtonCalendar
. Check it out on web at and let us know what you think!
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Apple's abusive
@AppStore
policies led to the
@EU_Commission
passing the
#DMA
to protect fair competition.
Just like Apple has invented fake
#privacy
, it's now inventing fake compliance.
Here's how Apple's absurd plan is a🖕to democratically passed law:
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How much is Big Tech profiting from your personal data?
Google 2018 revenue:
$129.9 billion, 84% from advertisers
Facebook 2018 revenue:
$51.9 billion, 91% from advertisers
We can see who's the customer and who's the product.
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After finding out
#WhatsApp
shares its data with
#Meta
, tens of millions of users switched to other privacy-first messaging apps like
@Signalapp
.
Find out what the best alternatives are for your
#privacy
:
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Exciting! We just reached more than 200,000 followers on Twitter - millions more to go 💪
Your support for a more free and secure Internet means so much to us. Thank you.
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What's the difference between ProtonMail and Gmail? Just take a look at the iOS privacy labels.
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The Proton Lifetime Fundraiser is here!
🎟️ Enter raffle to win 1 of 10 Lifetime plans
🌟 Bid on 3 ultra-rare 1-letter Proton usernames
🫶 Support 10 outstanding orgs
🎁 Follow us on selected social media profiles for the chance to win 1 Lifetime plan
➡️
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Want to know exactly what information and how much of it Google, Facebook, Tinder (and others) have on you? JustGetMyData makes it easy to retrieve a copy of your personal data from many of the most popular sites:
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A while ago, we finished restoring services. We confirm no emails lost, but some may be delayed. We apologize deeply for this unexpected downtime. The recovery took longer due to a number of unexpected/new errors. For transparency, will share a post-incident report this week.
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"Why do I need encryption? I have nothing to hide" 🚩 🚩 🚩 🚩 🚩
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Unlike some email providers, we have no idea what you're telling your loved ones this Valentine's Day. But we're happy to help you say it.
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Big Tech's growing monopoly power means that more and more people are looking for secure alternatives to Gmail that won't read their emails or profit off their data. Here's what makes our Swiss-based email service a good candidate for the top spot:
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Gmail is currently suffering a serious outage and permanently bouncing emails sent to Gmail users. The problem is on Google's side, and is impacting all email traffic (not specific to ProtonMail). We will continue monitoring the situation.
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ProtonMail's primary datacenter is located at a secure facility 1 km under a mountain. Our infrastructure team is adding capacity this week to support upcoming new features! 😊
#ProtonMail
#DataCenter
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We have performed a deeper analysis of the
#Efail
PGP vulnerabilities. No, ProtonMail is not vulnerable. No, PGP is not broken. Yes, the media got it wrong (again). Yes, proper implementation of crypto matters.
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We support the right of all people to peaceful protest and freedom of speech. The actions of Russian authorities, including the repression of civil society, and attempts to block services like ProtonMail which defend free speech, is wrong and unjustified.
#23
январяЗаСвободу
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Efail is a prime example of irresponsible disclosure. There is no responsibility in hyping the story to
@EFF
and mainstream media and getting an irresponsible recommendation published (disable PGP), ignoring the fact that many (Enigmail, etc) are already patched.
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@TokenAlgo
@BitcoinErrorLog
No worries, we will HODL for you (we actually don't sell our BTC and haven't for years).
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It's been a positive week for digital privacy:
—The EU imposed a major €225m fine on WhatsApp for misleading users
—South Korea banned Google & Apple from forcing developers to use their app stores
—The FTC banned SpyFone, a harmful stalkerware app
Keep up the good fight!
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Today, we’re launching Proton Drive. Unlike other cloud storage, Proton Drive protects your files and metadata with end-to-end encryption w/ cryptographic signatures. It's designed to be the most secure file storage in existence while staying easy to use.
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Remember: You're not receiving targeted ads because we cannot read your encrypted emails.
Our business model is based on subscriptions. We believe everyone has the right to privacy, which is why our free accounts have the same security and privacy features as our paid accounts.
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If the product is free, you are the product. Robinhood claimed to protect the little guys, but actually sold data to give hedge funds an unfair advantage: ProtonMail is supported only by paid plans so we can truly put users first.
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With the release of the new macOS and Windows apps,
@ProtonMail
is now available on all major desktop and mobile platforms, offering over 100 million people worldwide a private alternative to
#BigTech
regardless of their device.
📣 Introducing the new Proton Mail
#macOS
and
#Windows
apps, including:
🌓 Light & dark mode
📆 Integrated
#ProtonCalendar
🎭 Hide-my-email aliases
🔔 Dedicated app notifications
♻️ Auto-updates for the latest improvements
➕ And more
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FBI: We only spy on people who are a threat to national security.
Also the FBI: 3.4 million warrantless searches of Americans’ private messages.
Tomorrow, the US Congress is voting on whether or not to reauthorize FISA section 702, which allows for warrantless surveillance of…
Call Congress RIGHT NOW, or it may be too late.
Say they must:
1) OPPOSE the "House Intelligence Committee's 'FISA 702 reauthorization' bill," a FAKE REFORM that secretly EXPANDS warrantless surveillance.
2) SUPPORT the "Protect Liberty" bill, the competing REAL reform.
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Thanks for bearing with us today. We’re still under attack, and some users may experience connection issues. Our DDoS protection service Radware is experiencing issues today. They are working hard to address them. Thank you for your patience.
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Google is facing a $5B lawsuit for leading users to believe Incognito Mode is...incognito.
The suit alleges
#Google
promised not to collect user data but did so anyway, violating federal wiretap laws: .
So, apart from suing, what can you do about it? 🧵
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We’re happy to announce that
@openpgpjs
, the open source encryption library we maintain and use in ProtonMail, has passed an independent security audit.
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🗓️A calendar is more than just a tool. It’s a record of the moments that make up your life. 🎈Today, we're happy to announce the launch of
#ProtonCalendar
beta for all paid users. ProtonCalendar keeps your events private and secure. 🥳Learn more here:
The day has arrived! ProtonCalendar is now in open beta. Stay organized and stop corporations from spying on your schedule. Paid users can begin testing it today. Full details here:
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We strongly oppose the Lawful Access to Encrypted Data Act proposed by US senators. Requiring encrypted service providers to decrypt data upon government request undermines everyone’s security and could open the door to unchecked surveillance. Read more:
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As of today, you can access your encrypted
@ProtonMail
inbox on
#Windows
and
#macOS
without a browser or a third-party email app.
🐧 The
#Linux
app is also in the works.
The
#ProtonMail
desktop apps for
#Windows
and
#macOS
are now available in beta to all Proton supporters on paid plans.
Try it out today:
(1/3)
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We have launched a Tor hidden service! Now there's a more secure way to access your encrypted mailbox.
@torproject
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Our network has been under sustained attack this morning. We are working with our upstream providers to mitigate the attack. Emails are delayed but will not be lost. Thank you for your patience.
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Here's a privacy feature you can set up with ProtonMail and iOS 13. 👍
1. Tap Shortcuts > Automation > Create Personal Automation
2. Select Arrive > Choose "USA" for Location
3. Tap Add Action > Select the ProtonMail app > Tap Wipe Local Data
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This
#ValentinesDay
, don't let Big Tech catch you unprotected.
How do you avoid unexpected surprises?
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We have renamed the
@ProtonMail
Twitter account to
@ProtonPrivacy
to reflect Proton's evolution towards a
#PrivacyByDefault
ecosystem. This will be our main Twitter handle, covering all things privacy, including Proton news and updates. Thanks again for your support!
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Introducing the new Proton Family plan! Protect the privacy of your loved ones with end-to-end
#encryption
.
✅ Up to 6 members
✅ 3 TB shared storage
✅ Access to all premium services,
✅ Coming soon:
#ProtonPass
Starts at $19.99/month
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More people are becoming aware of privacy concerns related to WhatsApp, which shares users’ personal data with Facebook. Here are some alternative messenger apps that are both open-source and use end-to-end encryption:
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The wait is over – today, we’re introducing the simplest and most secure way of keeping your account safe: security keys! On our web app, we support all hardware security keys that adhere to the U2F or FIDO2 standard such as YubiKeys:
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Proton will never break encryption for any gov't. If it comes down to it, we'll fight
#Australia
's eSafety regulator in court rather than spy on our users.
Read
@andyyen
's take on Australia's eSafety proposals in this interview with the
@guardian
. (1/2)
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Today, the EU Parliament adopted a crucial position on the
#ChatControl
legislation removing the attacks on encryption, taking a definitive and progressive stance for privacy and security.
The original proposal threatened the fundamental rights of hundreds of millions of…
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🎈 ProtonMail would not be the same without YOU. We are excited to have hit 100,000 followers on
@Twitter
. 🎉 The privacy movement is growing! Thank you for supporting our mission to make email more secure and private!
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If you use Facebook, we advise you to check to see if your personal information—including phone numbers, locations and birthdays—has been exposed. Choose services that put your privacy first.
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Some Firefox users are still experiencing a 5 second delay when trying to view YouTube content.
YouTube's response: Pay for premium, switch to Chrome or disable your ad blocker.
YouTube is reportedly slowing down videos for Firefox users
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As it reaches its final stages, the
#OnlineSafetyBill
fundamentally threatens privacy and freedom of speech in the UK, and lawmakers may have missed their final chance to make meaningful change.
Proton will not undermine our encryption or our users' rights, so we plan on…
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ProtonMail Version 4.0 is now in open beta! The new version totally redesigned, laying the foundation for the future of ProtonMail. Log in to your account at to try it now.
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There is an ongoing BGP hijacking incident impacting the ProtonMail network. Connectivity to Proton services is being impacted.
@Telstra
is announcing our 185.70.40.0/24 subnet without authorization.
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There is no such thing as a backdoor that only lets the good guys in. Together with
@Tresorit
,
@ThreemaApp
and
@TutanotaTeam
, we are calling on EU policy makers to rethink anti-encryption proposals that would introduce backdoors in encryption platforms:
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The biggest problem with
#Gmail
is not that emails are shared with third parties. It’s that Google’s core business is building a massive surveillance system. Read more on our blog 👉
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Next time somebody tells you they don't need privacy because they have nothing to hide, ask them for their email password. When most people say they have nothing to hide, it's just not true. What’s your argument for
#privacy
?
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This wins the award for the dumbest headline ever. Just because locks can be bypassed doesn't mean locks are pointless.
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Have you seen our new icons? Proton's new logos and colors actually have a deeper meaning, relating to Proton’s history and mission. Discover the story behind Proton's new logos: (1/2)
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🎉 Short email domains are here! 🎉 Starting today, all
#ProtonMail
users can activate a shorter email address, short for "Private Message Me" or "ProtonMail Me" 😊
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Proton and
@simple_login
are joining forces! We’re excited to announce that
@simple_login
will be joining the Proton family, and we look forward to bringing hide my email functionality to all ProtonMail users!
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Introducing Proton Sentinel, a high security program for notable users who may be at higher risk of cyberattack. The Proton Sentinel program combines AI with human analysis to provide 24/7 security monitoring for enrolled accounts. Learn more here:
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The "Halvening" is upon us. Starting tonight, Bitcoin cut its reward for completing a block in half, from 12.5
#BTC
to 6.25. The last time this happened in 2016, it was a prelude to a leap in value. Continue reading to learn how to buy and secure Bitcoin.
#BitcoinHalving2020
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All
@skiffprivacy
's services will shut down permanently after being sold to
@NotionHQ
. 🪦
@ProtonPrivacy
is a community-funded alternative to Skiff, established in 2014.
📚 How to migrate your emails, contacts, calendars, & files from Skiff → Proton:
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Last week, Spain postponed an EU vote on
#chatcontrol
. Banning encryption is a dangerous move, putting European
#cybersecurity
at grave risk.
This new regulation could open the door to a mass
#surveillance
regime and force companies to break their
#encryption
. 🧵 (1/2)
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Did you know that you can have a shorter email address, too? Set up your user
@pm
.me email address in less than one minute. It works just like your user
@protonmail
.com, but it's
Shorter
Better
Faster
Easier. :)
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Today, we’re announcing Proton CAPTCHA, the world’s first CAPTCHA with built-in censorship-resistant technologies to prevent bot & spam attacks.
More innovation to come in this space -- providing you with accessibility, security, and privacy. Learn more ➡️
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