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Can you get a virus from a PDF? Yes, and SMBs are prime targets. Learn what to look for and how to protect your business.
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We asked Europeans what they think of US tech dominating European businesses and they’re not happy: Find out what they say needs to change.
Proton risk report of US tech dependence
Most European companies rely on US tech. Proton’s new report explains why that dependence is now a strategic risk and how to mitigate it.
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Proton Drive CLI is now available for Windows, macOS, and Linux. Upload, download, share, and automate your Drive workflows from the terminal.
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Proton Drive’s cryptography update brings up to 4x faster file encryption and decryption while keeping end-to-end encryption at its core.
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Proton Drive is faster than ever, with smoother syncing, faster uploads and downloads, and the same end-to-end encryption.
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Switch from Gmail to Proton Mail and send and receive emails in one place. No more toggling between inboxes.
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Independent auditors confirmed Proton Pass is exceptionally secure. See why transparency is our strongest security feature.
Andy Yen, Proton founder and CEO, speaking at Security in the Digital Century, part of Semafor World Economy 2026, in Washington, D.C.
Powerful forces are exploiting parents’ fears to strengthen their toxic business models. Here’s how we stop them.
UK's social media ban for children: the privacy problems Australia already exposed
The UK is banning under-16s from social media, following Australia's lead. But the real cost may be privacy.
The Netherlands rejected the purchase of the ID infrastructure provider Solvinity, in a win for the digital sovereignty movement.
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By rejecting a short extension, Congress allowed the controversial law to lapse. The fight for surveillance reform now has real leverage.
How to remove a virus from your phone
We look at how to know if you have a virus or other malware on your phone and what you can do to clean your phone.
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Covering the 2026 FIFA World Cup? Here's how journalists can stay safe from physical threats, border scrutiny, and digital surveillance.
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Learn how to use Google Photos' Locked Folder, how it exposes your photos to Google, and a safer way to store sensitive images privately.
Austrian data strategist Fritz Fahringer explains how European businesses can reclaim data sovereignty with everyday tools.
How much are you worth to Google?
Proton analyzed 54,000 profiles using real ad auction data to determine your worth to Google. How valuable is your data?
Andy Yen, Proton founder and CEO, speaking at Security in the Digital Century, part of Semafor World Economy 2026, in Washington, D.C.
Powerful forces are exploiting parents’ fears to strengthen their toxic business models. Here’s how we stop them.
how to password protect pdf header image
Can you get a virus from a PDF? Yes, and SMBs are prime targets. Learn what to look for and how to protect your business.
a purple animated calendar with a white ring of stars in the center, a black circle with a person icon in the top left, and a black circle with a bar chart in the bottom right
We asked Europeans what they think of US tech dominating European businesses and they’re not happy: Find out what they say needs to change.
Proton risk report of US tech dependence
Most European companies rely on US tech. Proton’s new report explains why that dependence is now a strategic risk and how to mitigate it.