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Privacy basics

chrome password manager
  • Privacy basics
You likely know you should store and manage your passwords safely. However, even if you are using a password manager, there’s a chance the one you’re using isn’t as secure as it could be. In this article we go over the threats some password managers
sensitive information
  • Privacy basics
We all have sensitive personal information we’d all rather not share, whether it’s documents, photographs, or even private video. This article covers how to handle sensitive information or records, and what you can do to keep private information priv
  • Privacy basics
Social engineering is a common hacking tactic involving psychological manipulation used in cybersecurity attacks to access or steal confidential information. They then use this information to commit fraud, gain unauthorized access to systems, or, in
is whatsapp safe for sending private photos
  • Privacy basics
WhatsApp is the world’s leading messaging app, trusted by billions of people around the globe to send and receive messages. However, is WhatsApp safe for sending private photos? Or are there better ways to share photos online privately? Let’s find ou
passwordless future
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With the advent of passkeys, plenty of people are predicting the end of passwords. Is the future passwordless, though? Or is there room for both types of authentication to exist side-by-side?  At Proton, we are optimistic about passkeys and have int
is icloud keychain safe
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If you’re on any Apple device, you’re familiar with the iCloud Keychain, the Apple password manager. It’s a handy tool that stores passwords for you and helps you manage your logins.  For a program that stores all your most sensitive data in one pla
How to upload and share private video
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Your private videos are for your eyes only. However, not all cloud storage services are good at storing videos securely, let alone privately. In this article we explain what you can do to keep file sharing companies from having access to the videos y
  • Privacy basics
Many email services, citing security reasons, require a phone number for identity verification. This creates an unfortunate paradox in which you must give up a highly sensitive piece of personal data to Big Tech. But there are simple ways to create
Can you password-protect a folder in Google Drive?
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Protecting a folder with a password is a simple yet effective way of securing files. You may wonder whether you can password-protect a folder in Google Drive. We explain what access controls Google Drive offers and what you can do to improve your sec
what is a passkey?
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Passkeys are a new way to secure your online accounts using cryptographic keys instead of passwords. They offer a high level of convenience and security, and are a real game-changer in the way we access and secure sites. What is a passkey, though, an
If I share a folder in Google Drive, can anybody see my other folders
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Google Drive makes it easy to share files and folders, but you may have wondered at some point whether the people you’ve shared a folder with can see your other folders. We answer this question below and also share some tips for truly secure link sha