Author

Ben Wolford

Ben Wolford is a writer at Proton. A journalist for many years, Ben joined Proton to help lead the fight for data privacy.

  • Privacy Basics
Security recommendation: enable FaceID or PIN protection on the Proton Mail iOS app
  • Opinion
  • Privacy News
Why we oppose unregulated facial recognition surveillance
  • Privacy Basics
How to prevent a data breach
  • Privacy Basics
What is PGP encryption and how does it work?
  • Opinion
  • Privacy News
Don’t be fooled by Google’s fake privacy
  • Privacy News
Gmail confidential mode is not secure or private
  • Opinion
Think you have nothing to hide? Filmmaker Marc Meillassoux says think again.
  • Privacy Deep Dives
Using Proton Mail for Journalism
  • Secure your Business
Don’t be a phishing statistic: How to protect your business
  • Privacy News
We support stronger privacy regulations in California
  • Secure your Business
How your business can prevent 6 types of cybercrime
  • Secure your Business
Email is the #1 target for hackers. Here’s how to secure email for your business
  • Privacy Basics
3 safety tips to create a strong password
  • Secure your Business
How data breaches are hurting small businesses
  • Privacy Basics
Let’s settle the password vs. passphrase debate once and for all
  • Secure your Business
The key to small business cyber security is a culture of security awareness
  • Privacy Basics
How long should your password be?
  • Secure your Business
Email security best practices your team should be following right now
  • Privacy News
Australia’s vague anti-encryption law sets a dangerous new precedent
  • Privacy Basics
  • Privacy Deep Dives
The Proton Mail guide to taking control of your online privacy
  • Privacy Deep Dives
Privacy vs. security: Why the widespread use of encryption is essential to national security
  • Privacy Basics
How to protect your children’s privacy online
  • Secure your Business
The benefits of using encrypted email for HIPAA compliance
  • Privacy Deep Dives
How to protect your phone or computer when crossing borders
  • Privacy Deep Dives
What is the dark web? The good and bad of the Internet’s most private corner
  • Privacy Basics
Gmail’s privacy problem and why it matters
  • Privacy Deep Dives
The real problem with encryption backdoors
  • Privacy Basics
What is zero-access encryption and why is it important for security?
  • Privacy News
Concerned about SESTA-FOSTA? Learn how Proton Mail protects your privacy
  • Privacy Basics
5 Essential Steps to Keep Your Email Safe
  • Privacy Deep Dives
Online Security Guide for Journalists