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.
- Journalists’ accounts were suspended for multiple weeks.
- Accounts were reinstated after a public outcry.
Proton describes itself as a “neutral and safe haven for your personal data, committed to defending your freedom.”
Journalists involved still want answers on how and why Proton decided to shut down the accounts.
Author's summary: Proton Mail suspended journalist accounts reporting on North Korean hackers.
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