ProtonMail in the Media
15 mentions across press, blogs, and newsletters
March 2026
4 old Android "gimmicks" that need to make a return
What was good once can be good again.
Google AI Overviews Favor Own Sites Like YouTube, Study Shows Bias
A study by SE Ranking analyzed 100,000 queries and found Google's AI Overviews favor citations from its own properties, like YouTube and Google Maps, at about 20%—higher than any ex
CBP Used Online Ad Data to Track Phone Locations
Plus: Proton helped the FBI identify a protester, the Leakbase cybercrime forum was busted in an international operation, and more.
Privacy-focused Proton Mail handed protester data to police
Even privacy-focused companies have their limits
Proton Mail payment data helped FBI identify ‘Stop Cop City’ account holder
Privacy-focused email provider Proton Mail supplied payment-related subscriber data to Swiss authorities that was later shared with the FBI. According to newly surfaced court records reviewed by 404 Media, this helped investigators identify the alleged operator of an anonymous email account linke
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Britain’s Online Safety Crackdown Could Force VPN Providers Into an Age-Verification Dragnet
Britain's Ofcom has launched a consultation that could impose age restrictions on VPN services as part of the Online Safety Act, sparking fierce opposition from privacy advocates an
February 2026
Destroyed servers and DoS attacks: What can happen when OpenClaw AI agents interact
By testing agent-to-agent interactions, researchers observed catastrophic system failures. Here's why that's bad news for everyone.
Proton, Tor, and AdGuard Lead a 40-Company Revolt Against Google’s New Android Security Model
Over 40 privacy companies including Proton, Tor Project, and AdGuard have demanded Google reverse its Play Integrity API for Android, arguing the security framework threatens open-s
An OpenClaw AI agent asked to delete a confidential email nuked its own mail client and called it fixed
What happens when AI agents with email access, shell rights and their o
1Password Just Raised Its Prices Again — And Users Are Scrambling for Alternatives
1Password's latest price hike pushes its individual plan to $4.99/month, sparking user backlash and renewed interest in alternatives like Bitwarden, Proton Pass, and free built-in o
NewPipe: The Quiet Rebellion Against Big Tech’s Grip on Mobile Video Streaming
NewPipe, a free open-source Android app born from a university thesis, offers privacy-first video streaming without Google tracking or ads, challenging YouTube's dominance and raisi
ExpressVPN in 2025: Is the Premium Price Still Justified as Competition Intensifies?
ExpressVPN remains a top-tier VPN in 2025 with fast speeds, strong privacy infrastructure, and polished apps, but its premium pricing faces growing scrutiny as competitors like Nord
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