Proton Encrypted Mail Desktop App Now Available for Mac

Swiss-based privacy startup Proton today announced the availability of its end-to-end encrypted desktop mail app for macOS and Windows, with a Linux version in beta. According to the company, the Proton Mail desktop app has been optimized to integrate with Macs, which means it can sync themes with the desktop’s light or dark mode, display […]

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DuckDuckGo Browser Gets Encrypted Bookmark and Password Syncing

DuckDuckGo Browser users can now securely sync their favorites, bookmarks, and passwords across multiple devices, without having to set up an account or sign in to use it. The privacy-first browser enables this through its new “Sync & Backup” feature, which generates a QR code on mobile devices or an alphanumeric code on a computer […]

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WhatsApp Working on Interoperability With Other Encrypted Messaging Apps

As part of its compliance with the EU’s Digital Markets Act (DMA) legislation, WhatsApp is putting the final touches to introducing platform interoperability with other encrypted messaging apps. In September, EU lawmakers designated WhatsApp parent company Meta as one of six so-called “gatekeepers,” along with Google, Amazon, Apple, ByteDance, and Microsoft, giving them six months […]

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Proton Drive Encrypted Cloud Storage App Now Available for Mac

Swiss-based privacy startup Proton today announced the availability of its end-to-end encrypted cloud storage service for Mac users with the launch of its macOS app. Proton Drive lets users sync files between Mac and the cloud, access files offline, and free up space on local drives. Unlike iCloud, all data (including metadata) is end-to-end encrypted […]

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UK Government Denies U-Turn on Plan to Scan Encrypted Messages

The UK government has denied that it has dropped a controversial plan to scan encrypted messaging services for harmful content as part of its Online Safety Bill, which is due to become law later this year. A provision in the bill allows regulator Ofcom to order messaging services to use “accredited technology” to look for […]

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Twitter is launching encrypted DMs for paying subscribers

Twitter revealed that encrypted direct messages are now supported. It allows subscribers to communicate without the platform storing their messages, which will be available only on the device. The big catch is that only paying members will get it – it includes verified users and organizations or their affiliates. The requirement is for both the […]

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Meta brings customizations for end-to-end encrypted chats on Messenger

Facebook’s parent company Meta has a feature for Messenger called Secret conversation, providing end-to-end encryption that doesn’t save chats on cloud servers. Now, these messages don’t have to be dull with blue/gray bubbles on a white background – Meta introduced customizations for the chats. Different users in the secret conversation can set nicknames, chat themes, […]

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Facebook Messenger update brings themes, reactions to end-to-end encrypted chats

Facebook might not be as popular today as other social media platforms, but its component, Facebook Messenger, is still widely used by billions. It was previously a part of Facebook, which was later presented as a standalone app. This allowed users without a Facebook account to use the messaging platform. While Messenger might not be […]

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iPhone: What Does “Reset End-to-end Encrypted Data” Do?

When you set up a new iPhone, you may receive a message telling you to reset end-to-end encrypted data. It’s a message that pops up when the iPhone is not approved from another device. The message reads, “Can’t approve this iPhone?” There is a selection that reads: Reset Encrypted Data. Read on to learn more […]

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LastPass security breach leaked encrypted customer password vaults

What you need to know Password management software LastPass suffered a breach to its cloud servers in August 2022. Customer data, including password vaults, names, IP and billing addresses, and phone numbers, are among the data recently confirmed stolen during the attack. LastPass explains its 256-bit AES encryption makes it unlikely for attackers to gain […]

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Proton Drive iOS and Android Apps Now Available for Encrypted Cloud Storage

Swiss-based privacy startup Proton today announced the availability of mobile apps for its Proton Drive cloud storage service, providing users with an easier way to securely upload, store, and share files from their iOS and Android devices. All files and folders uploaded to the storage service are protected by Proton’s open-source, publicly-audited end-to-end encryption, which […]

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ProtonMail Unifies Encrypted Mail, Calendar, VPN, and Storage Services Under New ‘Proton’ Brand

Swiss-based encrypted email provider ProtonMail today announced a restructuring of its privacy-first services, bringing them under a new unifying brand name: Proton. Today, we are undertaking our biggest step forward in the movement for an internet that respects your privacy. The new, updated Proton offers one account, many services, and one privacy-by-default ecosystem. You can […]

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