What Proton shipped in March 2026

Introducing Proton Meet: Confidential video calls for work and life

Proton has launched Proton Meet, an end-to-end encrypted video conferencing service designed to address privacy risks in mainstream platforms like Zoom, Google, and Microsoft. The service protects cal…

Introducing Proton Workspace: An encrypted suite for team collaboration

Proton has launched Proton Workspace, a fully integrated suite consolidating its privacy-first services into a single offering for businesses. The suite combines existing products like Proton Mail, Dr…

The Proton Meet Security Model: Private by design

Proton has launched Proton Meet, a new enterprise-grade video conferencing service designed to address critical privacy and security risks posed by mainstream platforms like Zoom, Google Meet, and Mic…

Pricing discovered for Proton

Pricing updated for Proton: - New tier: Free ($0/mo) - New tier: Unlimited ($9.99/mo) - New tier: Duo ($12.99/mo)

Connected to the internet's origins, building the internet of the future

Proton, founded in 2014 by CERN scientists, has expanded from its core secure email service (Proton Mail) to a broader privacy-focused ecosystem, including Proton VPN, Calendar, Drive, and Pass. The c…

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PII in modern organizations: risks, responsibilities, and best practices

The article highlights the growing risks and responsibilities surrounding Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in modern business environments, emphasizing that weak controls over PII can lead to…

When age verification moves into your operating system

Governments are shifting age verification from individual apps to operating systems, with California passing a law requiring OS-level age collection and signaling, and similar laws under consideration…

We believe in the power of open source

Proton reaffirms its commitment to open-source principles by making all its applications open source and subjecting them to independent security audits. The company provides public access to its code …

Apple’s UK age verification brings identity checks to the iPhone

Apple’s latest iPhone update in the UK introduces mandatory age verification for some users to access certain features, requiring credit card or government ID confirmation. This change, driven by UK r…

How to stop apps running in the background on Android

Android apps frequently run in the background, consuming battery, data, and potentially violating user privacy by collecting location or usage data without explicit consent. This article explains how …

Students are being funneled into Google’s ecosystem

The article highlights a growing privacy crisis in K-12 education driven by the widespread use of free educational technology (ed tech) provided by major tech companies like Google and Microsoft. Thes…

Passkey vs password: What is the difference?

Passkeys represent a fundamental shift in authentication, replacing traditional passwords with cryptographic keys stored on user devices and linked to biometric verification. Unlike passwords, passkey…

The FBI is buying location data to track people. Here’s how data brokers made it possible.

The FBI confirmed it purchases Americans’ location data from commercial brokers, bypassing warrant requirements for telecom provider data. This practice, revealed during a Senate Intelligence Committe…

What 3,000 SMBs revealed about cyber risk in 2026

Proton’s 2026 SMB Cybersecurity Report reveals that nearly one in four small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with fewer than 250 employees fell victim to cyberattacks in the past year, despite proa…

VPN and Pass: Your secure access tools in one plan

Proton has launched a new Professional plan combining VPN and password management for teams at $10.99 per user per month, addressing the rising cybersecurity threats faced by small businesses, where o…

What is an eavesdropping attack? Everything you need to know

The article explains eavesdropping attacks, a cybersecurity threat where hackers intercept unencrypted data shared between devices, such as communications over public WiFi. These attacks enable crimin…

What is an email address?

The article explains the fundamental role of email addresses as unique digital identifiers that underpin much of online identity, communication, and access to sensitive information. It traces the evol…

Why ISO 27000 is a foundation for security and compliance

The article explains the ISO 27000 family of international standards, particularly ISO/IEC 27001, as a structured approach to managing information security and compliance through an Information Securi…

How to report a data breach in the UK: ICO requirements explained

The article highlights the critical importance of UK businesses understanding and complying with data breach reporting obligations under the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO). It emphasizes that…

New breaches uncovered: What Proton’s Data Breach Observatory reveals in 2026

Proton launched the Data Breach Observatory in October 2025 to track and analyze breaches discovered on the dark web, revealing hidden cyberattack patterns. The latest update, published in 2026, ident…

Android vs. iOS security: Which operating system is more secure?

The article compares the security models of Android and iOS, concluding that while iOS’s tightly controlled 'walled garden' approach offers stronger and more consistent security guarantees, Android’s …

Pokémon Go players helped train robots to navigate cities

Nearly a decade after its 2016 launch, Pokémon Go has indirectly enabled a breakthrough in AI robotics through Niantic Spatial, a spin-off company that trained its visual positioning system on over 30…

Born Private: Reserve your child’s first email address with Proton

Proton Mail has introduced a new feature allowing parents to reserve private email addresses for their children, aiming to provide a more protected start online. This initiative, part of the Born Priv…

Proton survey: Most parents know the internet isn’t a safe place to grow up

A Proton survey reveals that 78% of US parents are concerned about their child's online privacy, with 56% expressing significant worry. Key concerns include identity theft before adulthood and the lon…

Proton has updated its Data Breach Observatory, revealing that since January 2025, 512 breaches have exposed over 902 million records. The retail sector is the most targeted (25%), followed by technol

Instagram quietly drops end-to-end encrypted chats

Instagram is ending support for end-to-end encrypted messaging after May 8, 2026, affecting users who rely on this feature for private communication. This decision comes despite Meta's previous push f…

The article discusses the increasing prevalence of data breaches, particularly phishing attacks, affecting over 93% of businesses and 95% of charities in 2025. Small businesses are notably vulnerable,

Proton has published an article explaining the ISO 27000 family of standards for managing information security and compliance. The article highlights the importance of ISO 27000 in unifying security a

Data breach UK prevention: security best practices for businesses

The article discusses the importance of understanding and preventing data breaches in the UK, particularly under the UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018. It highlights the vulnerabilities of UK busin…

Worm viruses and password theft: The risks for businesses

The article discusses the threat of worm viruses, which are self-replicating malware that can spread rapidly across enterprise networks without user interaction. Unlike viruses that require user actio…

What is the App Store Accountability Act?

The App Store Accountability Act, introduced in May 2025, aims to enhance child online protection by requiring major app stores to verify users' ages and obtain parental consent for minors' app downlo…

What does cybersecurity have to do with compliance and business continuity?

The article discusses the critical role of cybersecurity compliance in operational resilience, highlighting recent high-profile breaches such as the SolarWinds and Verkada incidents. These breaches un…

Business continuity strategies: why backups alone are not enough

The article emphasizes that business continuity strategies should not rely solely on backups, as they are only one piece of the puzzle. In modern, cloud-heavy environments, the fastest path to downtim…

The article discusses eavesdropping attacks, where hackers intercept data shared between devices, such as on public WiFi networks. These attacks can target individuals and businesses, leading to data

OpenAI trains on your data, but there’s a free, private ChatGPT alternative

Proton has launched Lumo, a private alternative to ChatGPT, addressing growing concerns about data privacy and security in AI assistants. Unlike Big Tech AI tools, Lumo ensures user data is not collec…

Introducing CLI for Proton Pass

Proton has introduced a new command-line interface (CLI) for Proton Pass, enabling users to securely retrieve and manage secrets and other items directly from the terminal. This feature is designed to…

Introducing Proton Sheets: Protect the data that drives your business

Proton has introduced Proton Sheets, an end-to-end encrypted spreadsheet tool integrated into Proton Drive. This new feature aims to provide a privacy-focused alternative to Google Sheets and Excel, a…

Prepare for the unexpected with emergency access for your Proton Account

Proton has introduced a new Emergency Access feature that allows users with paid plans to grant trusted contacts secure access to their Proton Account in case of emergencies like death or illness. Thi…

Proton 2025 autumn/winter roadmaps

Proton is rolling out significant updates across its suite of privacy-focused tools, including Proton Mail, VPN, Drive, Pass, and Lumo. The most notable changes include the introduction of a Category …

The Proton Authenticator security model

Proton Authenticator, an open-source two-factor authentication (2FA) app, has introduced a unique security model that ensures end-to-end encryption for user data. Unlike other authenticator apps, Prot…

We’re offering 2 years of Proton Pass to cultural institutions worldwide

Proton is offering two years of free Proton Pass Professional to cultural institutions worldwide to enhance their digital security. This initiative follows a recent security breach at the Louvre Museu…

Help us choose recipients for our 2025 Lifetime Account Charity Fundraiser!

Proton is launching its 2025 Lifetime Account Charity Fundraiser, allowing the community to nominate organizations for grants. The fundraiser, a raffle for 10 Proton Lifetime Accounts, supports privac…

Join the 2025 Lifetime account fundraiser for online freedom

Proton has launched its eighth annual Lifetime Account Charity Fundraiser, offering 10 Lifetime Accounts as prizes. All proceeds will support organizations focused on privacy, free speech, and human r…

Proton has launched a new Proton VPN and Pass Professional plan for teams, priced at $10.99 per user per month. This plan aims to strengthen security by protecting credentials with a password manager

We’re giving over $1.27 million to support a better internet

Proton's 2025 Lifetime Account Charity Fundraiser raised a record $1.27 million, with $1,073,800 coming from over 100,000 tickets sold to more than 50,000 participants. This brings the total charitabl…

Proton survey reveals how your spreadsheets live on long after you’ve forgotten them

Proton conducted a survey of 1,000 adults across the US, UK, Germany, and France to understand how people use spreadsheets. The findings reveal that spreadsheets often contain deeply intimate informat…

Proton’s new Mail mobile apps: there’s more than meets the eye

Proton Mail has launched a major update for its iOS and Android apps, representing a complete rewrite on a novel technology stack. This 'Engineering Transformation' project addresses long-standing iss…

Introducing Lumo, the AI where every conversation is confidential

Proton has launched Lumo, a privacy-first AI assistant that prioritizes user privacy and data security. Unlike other AI assistants, Lumo does not log conversations, shares no data, and uses zero-acces…

Introducing a smarter, faster Lumo 1.1

Proton has released Lumo 1.1, a significant update to its privacy-first AI assistant. The update includes improved models and GPU enhancements, driven by user feedback and supported by Lumo Plus subsc…

Lumo privacy and security model

Proton has introduced Lumo, an AI assistant designed with a privacy-first approach, addressing the growing concerns around data breaches and privacy invasions in AI systems. Unlike mainstream AI tools…

Built for speed and the future: Introducing Proton Mail’s brand new mobile apps

Proton Mail has completely rebuilt its iOS and Android apps from the ground up, releasing version 7, which is the largest update so far. The new apps are faster, more modern, and offer a smoother expe…

Easily import photos and albums from Google Photos to Proton Drive on Windows

Proton Drive has introduced a new feature allowing users to import photos from Google Photos into their private, end-to-end encrypted cloud storage. This update is available in the latest Windows app …

Is ChatGPT safe to use? Here’s what you should know.

ChatGPT is a powerful AI assistant used by million of users daily , but is it safe to use? It’s owned and operated by OpenAI, one of the largest tech companies in the world. And like many Big Tech pla…

Imagining Lumo, your trustworthy AI companion

Proton has introduced Lumo, a confidential AI assistant that prioritizes user privacy. Lumo is designed to be a beacon of clarity and trust, helping users navigate privacy while using AI tools. The na…

Proton Drive SDK update: faster, more reliable file operations

Proton Drive has made significant progress in developing a shared SDK foundation for all its apps, aiming to provide a faster and more reliable experience across platforms. The SDK is now powering cor…

The Proton guide to privacy at protests

From Minneapolis to Munich to Tehran, people are taking to the streets as a form of political expression. The right to peaceful assembly and protest are bedrocks of democracy, and we support everyone’…

How to know if your phone is hacked — and what to do next

You probably know your computer can be hacked, but did you know your phone can be, too? Your phone is likely how you text friends and family, make healthcare appointments, shop online, and manage your…