The Proton guide to privacy at protests
Protesters can expose personal information that puts them at risk. Here’s how to keep your identity private and your devices secure at a demonstration.
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News from the front lines of privacy and security
How to know if your phone is hacked — and what to do next
Your phone can be hacked just like your computer, but how can you tell? Find out how to know if your phone is compromised.
Are AI toys safe? A major leak exposes troubling privacy gaps
An AI-powered toy left 50,000 children’s chat transcripts exposed. Here’s what the incident reveals about data collection, storage, and the risks for kids.
What 3,000 SMBs revealed about cyber risk in 2026
Proton’s small-business survey upends the “SMBs are unprepared” cliché, showing how leaders are investing in security and why it hasn’t fully worked.
Deepfake prevention: Tips to stay in control of your identity online
Deepfakes are getting harder to spot. Find out how to prevent deepfakes by protecting your photos, videos, and voice with practical tips.
What is an insider threat and how can you protect your business?
Insider threats can be accidental or deliberate, but they're always dangerous: Find out how to protect your business.
Cybersecurity for startups: Why early shortcuts become existential risks
Breaches don’t wait for your company to be ready. They happen as soon as your business is vulnerable. And most businesses don’t realize they are. Four in five small businesses
Europe is ready to ditch US tech for private alternatives
New research from Proton shows that Europeans want to shed US tech dependence and build tech sovereignty for Europe. Read the full report.
What is BitLocker and is it safe?
BitLocker is Microsoft's built-in full-disk encryption solution for Windows. It's convenient, but is it safe?
A step-by-step guide to business WiFi security
Your WiFi network is a critical part of your daily operations. If it isn’t properly secured, it can expose your company to serious risk. What is WiFi security? WiFi allows your devices to connect
Discord introduces global ‘teen-by-default’ age verification
From March 2026, all Discord users will have a teen-appropriate experience by default, unless they can verify they are at least 18 years old.
4 ways to send sensitive information via email
Emails you send with most providers aren’t secure, but here’s how you can securely send sensitive information by email.
How to stop AI art theft and stay in control of your creative work
Your creative work is sensitive data. Find out how to stop AI art scraping with simple tips that protect your work from unauthorized use.
What is biometric data? How to protect your privacy
Your biometric data is deeply personal, making it valuable to advertisers and scammers: Find out how to protect it.
The cybersecurity mistakes tech startups make, according to an expert
When businesses are getting started, what are the cybersecurity mistakes they need to avoid? We asked an expert to find out.
ChatGPT ads are rolling out. Here’s why they’re worse than search ads — and what you can do
OpenAI is rolling out ChatGPT ads. Here's what's changing, why it's worse than search ads, and what you can do to protect your privacy.
Exposed sheets: Research reveals hidden liability of spreadsheets
Who can access your spreadsheets? New Proton research shows how ghost access, AI, and big tech exposes your data.
5 invoice email templates for freelancers and small businesses
Get paid on time with these 5 freelance invoice email examples, including a past due invoice email for late payments.
A lawsuit is challenging WhatsApp’s encryption claims. Here’s what we know.
A class-action lawsuit challenges WhatsApp’s end-to-end encryption claims. We break down the allegations, denials, and what’s actually known.
Our predictions for the internet in 2026
From age verification and VPN bans to AI gone wrong, these are our predictions for how the internet will change in 2026.