Proton Mail Suspended Journalist Accounts
The journalists were reporting on suspected North Korean hackers.
Proton Mail, describing itself as a “neutral and safe haven for your personal data, committed to defending your freedom,” disabled email accounts belonging to journalists reporting on security breaches of various South Korean government computer systems.
This action was taken following a complaint by an unspecified cybersecurity agency.
After a public outcry, the journalists’ accounts were eventually reinstated.
Proton describes itself as a “neutral and safe haven for your personal data, committed to defending your freedom.”
The reporters and editors involved still want answers on how and why Proton decided to shut down the accounts in the first place.
Author's summary: Proton Mail suspended journalist accounts.