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Privacy basics

  • Privacy basics
Sharing digital content with others is an essential part of our daily lives. From sending an interesting news article to a friend to showcasing your portfolio to a client, there are countless scenarios where link sharing is the quickest and most conv
What is a digital signature?
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A digital signature on a document is like a virtual fingerprint that verifies the identity of the person or entity that signed it. Unlike handwritten signatures, which you can easily forge, digital signatures are highly secure because they’re protec
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Whether it’s personal documents such as your birth certificate or confidential business files like work contracts, we all have sensitive documents we need to store securely. With so many storage options available, it’s important to understand the dif
  • Privacy basics
At Proton Mail, your security is our number one priority. Normally, this means protecting your inbox from unauthorized outside access. However, rather than trying to hack your software, phishing emails try to hack you. By spoofing emails from trusted
  • Privacy basics
Learn all about email clients and why you might use one instead of webmail. If you’ve used an app like Gmail on your mobile phone or Outlook on your computer, you’ve used an email client. We explain how an email client works and the pros and cons of
anonymous email
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No email service is completely anonymous. Learn how to send an email as anonymously as possible using private email, aliases, and a VPN or Tor. Do you need to send an email without revealing who you are? Unfortunately, you can’t just sign up for a f
How do scammers get your personal info?
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Fraudsters have many ways to steal your identity and money, but there are simple steps you can take to protect yourself. Given how much valuable personal data we store online, scammers have a strong incentive to try to steal it. With just a few pers
How to share encrypted files easily and securely
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Almost everything on the internet is encrypted these days. And yet data breaches still frequently spill sensitive files into the hands of hackers, and identity theft is a multi-billion-dollar industry. Why? This article explains what’s broken about
  • Privacy basics
In today’s digital age, sharing large files has become an essential part of our personal and professional lives. Whether you’re trying to send a promotional video to a client or a home tape to a family member, transferring large video files can be a
What is DMARC?
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DMARC is an email authentication method that verifies a message came from a legitimate sender. Learn how it works and why you need it to improve the deliverability of your emails and protect your domain. Building on the DKIM and SPF authentication p
What is Sender Policy Framework (SPF)?
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Sender Policy Framework (SPF) is an email authentication method that verifies that a message has been sent from an authorized mail server. Learn how it works and how it helps to protect your email domain. Used with DKIM and DMARC, SPF is one of the