Stanford researchers found AI chatbots give flattering but inaccurate answers nearly half the time, and users trust those responses more. One interaction was enough to reduce how much people held themselves accountable for decisions. Don't miss the next one 👉 blog.mailfence.com/newsletter-signup/

Since 23 March, Hong Kong police can require anyone, including people in transit at the airport, to unlock their phone or laptop. Refusing is a criminal offense under the new law. This applies to travelers who never planned to enter Hong Kong proper. 👉 blog.mailfence.com/newsletter-signup/

The "Gen Z killed email" take hasn't aged well. 60% of Gen Z rate email as the most personal channel for brand communication. 85% have a strong preference for it overall. Meanwhile, SubStack hit five million paid subscriptions in 2025. 👉 blog.mailfence.com/is-email-dead/

ShinyHunters entered Rockstar by compromising a trusted third party. When Rockstar refused to pay, 78.6 million records were published. The same group has hit over 160 companies in 2026 alone. Don't miss the next one 👉 blog.mailfence.com/newsletter-signup/

Omnistealer stores its commands inside blockchain transactions, data that can't be deleted or seized. It targets password managers, browser logins, and crypto wallets. Security researchers report around 300,000 credentials stolen so far. 👉 blog.mailfence.com/newsletter-signup/

62% of malicious email attachments are ZIP files. DOCM/DOCX adds another 16%. Attackers don't use exotic formats. They use the ones you already trust. (BD Emerson & Bright Defense, 2025) 👉 blog.mailfence.com/how-to-attach-an-email-to-an-email/

Every "email killer" has failed. Slack promised to end it in 2013. Teams tried in 2020. AI had a go in 2024. Today: 376 billion emails sent daily. By 2027 that rises to 408 billion, per the Radicati Group. Here's why 👉 blog.mailfence.com/is-email-dead/

Every "email killer" has failed. Slack promised to end it in 2013. Teams tried in 2020. AI had a go in 2024. Today: 376 billion emails sent daily. By 2027 that rises to 408 billion, per the Radicati Group. Here's why 👉 blog.mailfence.com/is-email-dead/

Thirty one companies are already hiding commands in Summarise with AI buttons to steer assistant output. Schneier’s team maps this as step one in a seven step promptware kill chain that can end in data theft, financial fraud, or real world impact. Stay tuned 👉 blog.mailfence.com/newsletter-sign

'Encrypted in transit' means your email provider can still read your messages. Most small business hosting operates this way. End-to-end encryption is a different standard. Here's how to tell which one you're actually getting. 👉 blog.mailfence.com/small-business-email-hosting/

LLM agents can identify anonymous Reddit, Hacker News, and LinkedIn users from only a few comments, inferring location, job, and interests, then linking those clues to real names with public data. No special access. Just public posts. Do not miss the next one 👉 blog.mailfence.com/newsletter-signu

Most small businesses outgrow a Gmail address long before they realise it. There are three types of business email hosting, and many buyers do not understand the differences until they have already signed up. Here is how to choose the right one. 👉 blog.mailfence.com/small-business-email-hosting/

Attackers breached Cegedim Santé, a vendor used by 1,500 French doctors, and exfiltrated 15.8M patient records. Clinical notes included HIV status, personal information, and even the health data of senior public officials. Sub to never miss a story 👉 blog.mailfence.com/newsletter-signup/

Average small‑business data breach: $254,445. Split across immediate response ($80K), recovery ($90K), and lost business ($85K), with worst‑case scenarios reaching $1.24 million. Is your email your biggest exposure? 👉 blog.mailfence.com/email-security-for-small-business/

“Outsourcing your cloud is outsourcing your sovereignty.” In his new interview with 21News.be, Patrick De Schutter breaks down why Europe’s reliance on foreign cloud and communication platforms is a structural vulnerability. 👉 https://www.21news.be/nl/digitale-soevereiniteit-cloud-privacy-e

Security researchers found two AI coding extensions used by 1.5 million developers quietly transmitting every piece of code to servers in China. No disclosure. Do you know where your coding tools send your code? For the full story and more like it every month: blog.mailfence.com/newsletter-signup/

Credential phishing attacks are up 703% year-over-year. And 68% of all data breaches still trace back to phishing or social engineering. The inbox is still the front line. 👉 blog.mailfence.com/business-email-security-best-practices/

In a recent interview with HLN, Mailfence CEO & co-founder Patrick De Schutter warns: "Privacy isn't about hiding something. It's about autonomy." Gmail & Outlook scan your messages, hold your keys, and fall under the U.S. CLOUD Act, even in Europe. www.hln.be/tech/van-eig...

The age verification tool behind ChatGPT, Discord, and Roblox runs 269 checks per user, screens faces against intelligence watchlists, and reports to US financial agencies. All framed as a routine age check. For the full story and more like it every month: blog.mailfence.com/newsletter-signup/

Mailfence mobile now speaks German, Italian, Spanish, and Portuguese. Head to Account Settings to switch languages. 🌍The full settings update is live too – filters, signatures, folder management, and more. No desktop needed. 👉 blog.mailfence.com/mailfence-mobile-app-settings/

8.7 billion records – national IDs, plaintext passwords, social media identifiers – left in an unprotected database for over three weeks. Researchers describe it as one of the largest data exposures in history. For the full story and more like it every month: blog.mailfence.com/newsletter-signup

Mailfence mobile just got a big upgrade. Account security, email filters, signatures, calendar preferences, and document settings – all directly in the app. No desktop required. Any changes sync instantly with your web account. 👉 blog.mailfence.com/mailfence-mobile-app-settings/

Fan of the week 🏆 European ownership, EU data centres, and support that actually helps – even on the free plan. Thanks for spreading the word, Phil. Got thoughts on Mailfence? We'd love to hear them 👉 https://www.trustpilot.com/review/mailfence.com

A new class-action lawsuit claims Meta can access "virtually all" WhatsApp messages – despite end-to-end encryption claims. Plaintiffs cite unnamed whistleblowers. Meta denies it. Sub to never miss a story 👉 blog.mailfence.com/newsletter-signup/

Doodle wants your email, tracks your clicks, and now runs ads. Mailfence Polls does the same job – built into your inbox, no tracking, no third-party signups. Schedule meetings the private way 👉 https://kb.mailfence.com/kb/how-to-create-polls/

Fan of the week 🏆 "Top 3 email service-providers" and support that goes above and beyond. Thanks for the kind words, Trebor – and for keeping us on our toes. Tried Mailfence? Share your experience 👉 https://www.trustpilot.com/review/mailfence.com

ShinyHunters hit Crunchbase, SoundCloud, and Betterment using voice phishing to steal Okta SSO credentials. Millions of records leaked. Social engineering still works – even against security-conscious companies. Sub to never miss a story. 👉 blog.mailfence.com/newsletter-signup/

Private label email hosting: your brand, your domain, full encryption – without building the infrastructure. Mailfence's model runs from €0.90 to €29/user, so you pay for what each person actually needs. How it works 👉 blog.mailfence.com/private-label-email-hosting-mailfence/

Fan of the week 🏆 Two years, zero regrets – and a shout-out to Joel for being human. We love hearing that support actually feels like support. Your feedback helps others make the switch 👉 https://www.trustpilot.com/review/mailfence.com #Mailfence #FanOfTheWeek #CustomerReview #Privacy

New ASPI report: China has embedded AI throughout its political control systems – and is now exporting them. Tencent, ByteDance, and Baidu sell censorship tools globally. "Smart prisons" monitor inmates' facial expressions. We cover stories like this monthly 👉 blog.mailfence.com/newsletter-sign

The threat landscape has changed. Harvard (2024): AI fools 50%+ of humans, cuts attack costs by 95%, boosts profitability 50x. Imagine 2026. Here's what enterprises need to do now 👉 blog.mailfence.com/enterprise-email-security-best-practices/

🎉 VICTORY! #ChatControl BLOCKED in EU! Germany opposed the mass surveillance law after huge public mobilisation. Oct 14 vote CANCELLED ❌. Thank you to everyone who contacted their ministers – we're glad to have done our part!

Mailfence's second open letter 📝 on Chat Control: Joined by 45,000+ EU SMEs, we're pushing back on CSA Regulation. European tech shouldn't be weakened from within. Read why we're standing up for privacy: blog.mailfence.com/csa-regulati...

27% of UK businesses faced a cyber-attack last year. Most leaders expect disruption in the next 2 years. Outdated systems are key risks. Some remedies: • Modernize old systems • Secure smart tech • Build everyday cyber resilience • Make it a board-level priority blog.mailfence.com/newsletter-s...

Reason #9814 not to use Google... 1/ A security researcher discovered a way to extract the full phone number linked to any Google account by chaining two flaws: 👉 leaking the user’s display name via Looker Studio 👉 brute-forcing the masked recovery phone in Google’s account‑recovery process

Big news! Denmark is phasing out Microsoft Office 365 in favor of LibreOffice, aiming to reinforce “digital sovereignty.” The move is part of a broader trend in Europe toward reducing dependence on U.S. Big Tech balancing cost savings with strategic independence. www.omgubuntu.co.uk/2025/06/denm...

QR-phishing (aka "quishing") is surging! Cybercriminals plant fake QR codes in public spots to steal your data. Don’t scan random codes, and stay alert! More tips in the Mailfence newsletter 👉 blog.mailfence.com/newsletter-s...

Microsoft’s Recall is back with a privacy makeover. The AI tool that records your screen is now opt-in, encrypted, and stores data locally. But it still poses risks like capturing your passwords and private chats. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest news: blog.mailfence.com/newsletter-s...

🎙️ BIG ANNOUNCEMENT! 🗓️ We're very happy to announce the release of the Mailfence Calendar mobile app! This new version of our mobile app brings you one step closer to securing your online privacy wherever you go. More info and download links down below 👇

📢 We're delighted to announce that we are launching our very own Mailfence Privacy and Cybersecurity newsletter! 📧 A monthly roundup of the latest online privacy and security news, delivered straight to your inbox. Sign up now 👇 blog.mailfence.com/newsletter-s...

What is an email trail? And what risks does it pose to your privacy? 🤔 Check out our latest blog post to find out 👇 blog.mailfence.com/what-is-an-e...

We have a feeling some of you might be looking for non-US, European alternatives to Big Tech products... 🤔 So here's our ultimate list, ranging from emails to search engines and cloud storage. Check it out 👇 blog.mailfence.com/european-alt...

🌎 Exciting news! Our Knowledge Base is now available in French, Spanish, Portuguese, and German! We're making it easier than ever to access support in your language 🙌 Links in comments 👇

End-to-end encryption is dangerous! An important read for today ... 😉😉😉 www.privacyguides.org/articles/202...

2 billion monthly active users. WhatsApp remains the king of messaging apps. However, data collection and ownership by Meta should concern you. In our latest guide, we look at 3 solid options if you’re looking for a WhatsApp alternative in 2025 🙏 blog.mailfence.com/whatsapp-alt...

Today marks a major milestone in the history of Mailfence: we are very happy to introduce encryption at rest! More information in our latest blog post: blog.mailfence.com/encryption-a...

In our latest blog post, we explore why AVOCATS.BE chose Mailfence as their preferred email solution, and why Mailfence is the perfect option for attorneys around the world 🌍 Check it out (link in first comment) 👇

Web Key Directory is a protocol that simplifies the retrieval of OpenPGP public encryption keys linked to email addresses. By leveraging WKD, Mailfence users can access OpenPGP public keys to encrypt emails, ensuring that only the intended recipient can decode and read the message. Learn more 👇

Did you know that with Mailfence, you can request a "Read Receipt"? When an incoming message asks for a read receipt, the receiver will be prompted with a text, "Do you wish to send a read receipt"? This will then notify the sender that the email has indeed been read 👍

Did you know that with Mailfence, you can save emails as templates? Not every email provider can say the same 👀 This can be really handy when you need to send out the same response every day and will save you a ton of time! What features would you like to see in the Mailfence web app/mobile app?