What Proton shipped in June 2026

Introducing Lumo 2.0

Proton unveiled Lumo 2.0, a major upgrade to its zero-access encrypted AI assistant, featuring advanced reasoning models, multimodal capabilities (text and images), faster responses, and deeper contex…

The GPT-5.6 rollout is another example of why European businesses can’t rely on US tech

The US government is restricting OpenAI’s GPT-5.6 release in Europe, limiting access to a new AI model suite (Sol, Terra, Luna) with agentic capabilities. This follows broader US export controls on ad…

MSP vs. MSSP: Understanding the difference

What is a VPN passthrough?

Network security monitoring: A guide for small businesses

How to disable Microsoft Edge, step by step

Password fatigue: why too many passwords put your business at risk

Proton argues that password fatigue—caused by managing dozens of complex passwords—leads employees to reuse passwords, create weak credentials, or share access informally, creating significant securit…

Proton details how password fatigue in workplaces leads to insecure practices like password reuse, weak credentials, and informal sharing, creating significant business risk. The post argues that stro

Malicious apps on Google Play: how to prevent Android malware

Pricing change detected for Proton

Pricing updated for Proton: - Plus: $3.99/mo → $4.99/mo (25% increase) - Plus: annual price $3.49/mo → $4.16/mo - Plus: allowance changed from 15 GB storage, 1 user, 10 encrypted email addresses, 1 cu…

Cloud storage email scams: How to spot them and what to do

Can iPhones get viruses? What’s possible, what’s likely, and what to do about it

A strong data security plan could help you win new business, research finds

Proton’s survey of 3,000 SMB leaders found 66% prioritize secure data handling for winning new business, with 60%+ in key markets frequently asked about security practices by prospects. 88% of US resp…

What we learned at Europe’s largest cybersecurity conference

Proton attended Infosecurity Europe 2026, highlighting growing European demand for tech sovereignty amid US tech risks. Attendees expressed concerns over business continuity, data protection, and AI p…

Credential stuffing: what it is and how to protect your business accounts

How to improve password manager adoption for teams

Proton identifies three key barriers to password manager adoption— inertia, learning effort, and skepticism—arguing that employees avoid new tools when they don’t see immediate convenience. The post o…

An introduction to cloud document management

Outlook attachment size limit: How to send large files via email

Proton published a guide explaining Outlook’s attachment size limits, the risks of hitting them, and workaround options like compression, file transfer services, and cloud storage. The post positions …

World Cup 2026: How to avoid scams, phishing, and fake ticketing websites

The European tech sovereignty package explained

The European Commission introduced a package to strengthen Europe’s tech independence in semiconductors, AI, cloud, and open source, aiming to cut reliance on non-EU providers from over 80% to safer l…

Introducing Easy Switch for Business: Ditch Google for private email and calendar

Proton Mail introduced Easy Switch for Business, a tool enabling seamless migration from Gmail to Proton Mail with no downtime. The six-step process runs Google and Proton in parallel, allowing teams …

Supply chain attacks: how to protect your business from third-party risks

Can a PDF have a virus? Here’s what you should know

Proton highlights the risk of PDF-based malware, which can install spyware, steal credentials, or enable ransomware through phishing links, embedded JavaScript, or malicious attachments. The post outl…

Report: Reclaim tech sovereignty before Big Tech breaks your business

Proton published a report highlighting Europe’s structural dependence on US tech infrastructure, which exposes businesses to geopolitical and regulatory risks. The report argues that reliance on non-E…

15 cybersecurity tips for small and medium businesses

Survey: Europeans prefer businesses that don’t use US tech

In win for digital sovereignty, Netherlands blocks takeover of ID service by US firm

The Dutch government blocked Kyndryl’s €100M takeover of Solvinity, which manages cloud infrastructure for the national DigiD ID service, citing risks to Dutch citizens’ data under the American CLOUD …

UK’s social media ban for children: the privacy problems Australia already exposed

The UK government announced plans to ban children under 16 from major social media platforms by spring 2027, with legislation expected before Christmas. The ban extends to livestreaming and stranger-t…

The law that lets the US government spy without warrants is about to expire. Here’s what comes next

Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act expired after Congress rejected a clean renewal, with lawmakers split over adding a warrant requirement for searching Americans' data. The prog…

How to know if you have a virus on your phone

Cybersecurity compliance 101: What small businesses need to know

Your business’s practical multi-factor authentication implementation guide

Proton’s business blog argues MFA is essential for business security amid rising credential-based breaches, detailing implementation challenges, MFA method trade-offs (SMS, TOTP, hardware keys, passke…

A journalist’s safety guide to the 2026 FIFA World Cup

Top 7 internal communication tools for companies

Proton argues modern internal communication tools prioritize speed over security, exposing sensitive business data to providers, third parties, and AI models. It introduces Proton Meet and Proton Work…

How to use Google Photos Locked Folder (and a safer alternative)

Proton argues Google Photos' Locked Folder lacks end-to-end encryption, leaving sensitive photos vulnerable to Google's automated scanning and potential account termination. It positions Proton Drive …

Introducing Proton Drive CLI: Use Drive from your terminal

Proton released a CLI for Proton Drive, built on its new SDK, enabling terminal-based file operations like uploads, downloads, and sharing. It complements the desktop app by allowing lightweight scrip…

Why business data security is a growth issue, not just a tech problem

What to look for in an AI assistant

Does sharenting put kids at risk?

Pricing updated for Proton: - Plus: $4.99/mo → $3.99/mo (20% decrease) - Plus: annual price $4.16/mo → $3.49/mo - Plus: allowance changed from 15 GB storage, 1 user, 10 encrypted email addresses, 1 cu

We rebuilt Proton Drive’s engine. Now it’s up to 3x faster on all platforms.

Proton Drive introduced a unified Drive SDK that powers all platforms, enabling up to 3x faster uploads and 2x faster downloads. The SDK also accelerates end-to-end encryption by 4x while reducing bat…

This week tells you everything about Europe’s digital sovereignty transition

Proton Drive uploads are up to 4x faster with our new cryptographic update

Proton Drive upgraded its encryption layer to OpenPGP v6 PKESK and v2 SEIPD, replacing AES-GCM hardware-accelerated symmetric encryption. This change delivers up to 4x faster file uploads, reducing en…

How to turn off Google AI on Search

Proton details workarounds to disable Google’s AI-generated search summaries (AI Overviews) due to accuracy, traffic displacement, and privacy concerns. The post frames Google’s AI integration as inva…

How to delete your ChatGPT account

Is DuckDuckGo safe? A deep dive into privacy and how it compares to other search engines