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[Corp Blog] Ultimate guide to the 19 best secure, encrypted, and private email services (adguard.com)

submitted 1 year ago by Raisin8659@monyet.cc to c/technology@beehaw.org

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In an article discussing secure email services, the need for data protection online is emphasized due to personal details in emails being vulnerable to hackers. Encrypted secure email is recommended for its ability to turn emails into code readable only with a special key, ensuring data privacy and trust-building. The article then lists 10 secure email services:

ProtonMail: Swiss-based, zero-access encryption, open-source.
Tutanota: German, open-source, comprehensive encryption.
Hushmail: Canadian, end-to-end encryption, user-friendly.
Mailfence: Belgian, OpenPGP encryption, no third-party cloud use.
Posteo: German, emphasis on privacy and green energy.
Runbox: Norwegian, security, and environmental sustainability.
Zoho Mail: Versatile, encrypted communication, integration.
CounterMail: Swedish, end-to-end encryption, focus on privacy.
Kolab Now: Swiss-based, end-to-end encryption, collaboration.
Thexyz: Canadian, security filters, customizable features.

The article also mentions the advantages of temporary mail over full email accounts, like anonymity, spam/phishing protection, and quick setup. It highlights top temporary mail services:

Temp Mail: Short-term email, automatic message deletion.
MyTemp.email: Short-lived email with user control, free.
Maildrop: Temporary email without registration, spam filter.
Fake Mail Generator: Temporary addresses with various domains.
Guerilla Mail: Disposable mailbox, one-hour email access.
ThrowAwayMail: Disposable email for short-term tasks.
Mailinator: Spontaneous email addresses for single-use.
YOPmail: Temporary email for 8 days, no registration.
10 Minute Mail: Auto-deleted temporary email in 10 minutes.

These services provide solutions for safeguarding privacy and managing emails effectively.

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[–] RiQuY@lemm.ee 7 points 1 year ago (1 children)

No mention of MailboxORG?

[–] kosmoz@beehaw.org 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Correct me if I'm wrong, but afaik Mailbox.org is not encrypted (beyond standard TLS, that is).

Their main selling point used to be bring-your-own-domain emails for 1€/mo but they changed their pricing to a more average 3€/mo earlier this year.

[–] RiQuY@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

They have an opt-in feature that encrypts all emails that will be saved in your inbox with an PGP key pair, like Proton does. https://kb.mailbox.org/en/private/security-privacy-article/activate-your-mailbox-org-guard

[–] 1984@lemmy.today 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (3 children)

How is the Protonmail mobile client compared to fastmail? Just asking in case someone has used both.

I really like Fastmail though. So many useful features everywhere and it's very fast.

I realize I have no privacy from governments however. Fastmail is part of 5 eyes pact.

[+] unix_joe@lemmy.sdf.org 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 10 months ago) (2 children)

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[–] drcouzelis@lemmy.zip 7 points 1 year ago

I migrated to ProtonMail out of curiosity after more than a decade, but when they turned over the IP address of a fucking CLIMATE ACTIVIST to police, I decided to halt that process

Are you referring to this?

Notable cases involving Swiss court orders include a case involving death threats made against well-known immunologist Anthony Fauci and a case against French climate activists. After these cases, in October 2021, Proton Mail won an important Swiss court victory that confirmed that email services cannot be considered telecommunications providers, and consequently are not subject to the data retention requirements imposed on telecommunications providers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proton_Mail

It sounds like they followed Swiss law and then worked to update the laws to prevent it from happening again, all while never sharing the contents of any emails (which they can't because they're encrypted).

[–] Raisin8659@monyet.cc 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

I migrated to ProtonMail out of curiosity after more than a decade, but when they turned over the IP address of a fucking CLIMATE ACTIVIST to police, I decided to halt that process

The police was able to get just the IP addresses. Hide your IPs with Tor for political activism, etc.

[–] xinsights@mastodon.scot 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

@Raisin8659 @unix_joe any alternatives? I’ve been looking at this recently 🙈

[–] Raisin8659@monyet.cc 3 points 1 year ago

If your account is that sensitive, generally no. Fastmail wouldn't escape the court order to turn over some email account' IPs either. Plus, for accounts that are not e2e encrypted, the law may just demand the contents of the account.

If you have the state actors as enemies, you have to dial up your securities to a different category altogether.

[–] pineapplelover@lemm.ee 4 points 1 year ago

It seems to work fine for me. Haven't received any problems. If you're interested in getting protonmail and protonvpn, proton unlimited is a really sweet plan, really recommend it. Proton has really good support as well.

[–] autotldr@lemmings.world 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago) (1 children)

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For those interested in exploring this secure email platform offerings, there's a complimentary version available, allowing users to familiarize themselves with the service before considering premium subscription options.

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Adhering rigorously to European data protection regulations, Mailfence ensures robust defense against unauthorized access to personal and professional correspondence.

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[–] accesslog@lemmy.one 2 points 1 year ago

No skiff?

Tutanota needs a native mail client that’s not based on electron. It feels like a chore to open new emails in their current apps.

[–] Float@reddthat.com 2 points 1 year ago

I use tutanota and really dig it. I basically only give its email address to more important things and let gmail be a junk mail now.

[–] 7777AKA@lemm.ee 1 points 1 year ago

ProtonMail is more name than actual security product

I use StartMail.com with Apple Mail for Client… This is way more safe and better than gmail