Surveillance Report Proton Mail Account Suspensions Explained
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Oct 6, 2025 In this engaging discussion, the hosts unpack allegations surrounding ProtonMail's suspension of journalist accounts, sparking a debate on journalism versus hacktivism. They delve into Plex's recent data breach and several corporate security incidents, alongside the implications of large-scale data exposures. Other highlights include Apple's memory safety advancements and Google's focus on risk-based security updates. The conversation also addresses location data sales, new state laws on age verification, and the ethics of surveillance technology.
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When Law Requests Collide With Journalism
- Proton suspended journalist accounts after a South Korean agency alleged illegal hacking, then restored them following public outcry.
- This case highlights tension between legal compliance and platform censorship decisions.
Proton's Threat Model Matters
- Proton's threat model warns email isn't safe against powerful state adversaries and they log some metadata like IPs.
- The episode reframes the controversy as censorship and legal compliance rather than a breach of encryption.
Reset Passwords After Plex Breach
- Reset your Plex password if you use the service and avoid password reuse across sites.
- Use a password manager and enable unique, strong passwords for every account.
