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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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Want to be sure that your personal data is safe? Here’s our guide to picking a free email account.
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Whether you consider your emails ‘sensitive’ or not, everyone deserves email privacy. Email encryption helps to secure your privacy online.
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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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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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Flash-Laufwerke und externe Festplatten sind praktisch, aber nicht immer sicher. Wir erklären, wie du deine USB-Laufwerke verschlüsseln und deine Daten schützen kannst.
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Erfahre alles über TLS/SSL-Zertifikate, die digitalen Dateien, die zur Authentifizierung und Sicherung von Datenübertragungen im Internet beitragen.
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Changing your email provider may seem as daunting as changing your name. Our tips on what to consider when making the switch and step-by-step guides make the transition gradual and painless.
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Many countries are turning to contact tracing apps to fight COVID-19. These represent grave threats to privacy if they are not designed properly.
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Many companies say they anonymize your data, but some don’t do it properly. Studies have shown it’s fairly easy to re-identify you from your information.
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Email scams trying to steal data and money are rising as criminals seek to profit from the COVID-19 pandemic. Here are some common scams and how to stay safe.