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Is Your Computer Infected with a Keylogger? Here’s Everything You Need to Know

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If you’ve found your way to this article, you are likely asking yourself one of these two questions: Luckily, we’ve got all the answers you are looking for and more! In this article, we will cover what keylogger and keystroke logging are, the different types of keyloggers, how to detect if your computer is infected, […]

What is Email Security? 9 Tips to Keep Your Email Secure

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The importance of email security does not need to be proven. It is the reason why Europe established data privacy and security laws, leading to the well-known GDPR. A 2024 study showed that 94% of surveyed organizations had fallen victim to a phishing attack in the last 12 months! More shocking, ransomware attacks increased by […]

Send an Anonymous Email in 2024: Everything You Need to Know

Send an anonymous email or a private email? These terms are often used interchangeably. But do you know what they mean? In this guide, we will cover everything you need to know to send your first anonymous email. We’ll talk about the difference between an anonymous email and a private email, how to remove metadata […]

Online Privacy: What Is It, And Why Should You Care in 2024?

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Online privacy is a term that has become ubiquitous in 2024. But do you know what it really means? And more importantly, do you know what is at stake with weakened online privacy? In this guide, we explore everything you need to know about online privacy, why it matters, how to preserve it and much […]

Custom Email Domain: 6 Reasons You Should Get One in 2024

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Ever wondered how people get those fancy custom email domains? Tired of being stuck with a generic “@gmail.com” address? Then you’ve come to the right place! In this guide, we will explore everything you need to know about custom email domains, from purchasing your first domain name to setting it up with your email provider. […]

What Is Vendor Lock-in? Our 5 Best Tips to Avoid It

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You may have heard of vendor lock-in online or on the news recently. But do you know what it is, and how to protect yourself from it? In summary, vendor lock-in refers to a situation where a customer becomes dependent on a single vendor for products or services, making it challenging to switch to a […]

Addressing your Feedback: An Anti-Spam Update

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Protecting our users against spam, scams, and malware is at the top of our agenda. And as a private and secure email solution, we are responsible for upholding the highest security standards. This is why having a safe and robust anti-spam is of utmost importance. However, our community has made us aware of issues over […]

Digital Signatures: What Are They and How to Use Them?

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You may have come across the term “digital signatures” online. You may even have digitally signed emails or documents yourself. However, a digital signature is not the same as an electronic signature. While an electronic signature can be a simple PIN, a digital signature is a “virtual fingerprint” that proves the authenticity of the author. […]

Symmetric Encryption: The Easiest Way to Encrypt an Email

Symmetric encryption is a core concept in cryptography. In a nutshell, symmetric encryption uses a single key for both encrypting and decrypting data. While that may sound complex, it’s actually really simple! You don’t need any knowledge of encryption algorithms or advanced computer science. This method is valued for its straightforwardness and speed, making it […]

Social Engineering Attacks: How to Detect and Avoid Them?

If you’re like most people, you probably don’t know much about social engineering attacks. Or do you believe it only aims to dupe unsuspecting victims to steal some money? You may not realize that social engineering techniques can take many forms. And anyone can fall victim to one – even you. In this guide, we […]