Proton Mail Suspends Journalist Accounts Investigating South Korean Government Hacks
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Summary
Proton Mail, which markets itself as a privacy-focused email service, suspended accounts of journalists investigating cybersecurity breaches in South Korean government systems following a complaint from an unspecified cybersecurity agency. The journalists were reporting on suspected North Korean hacking activities. After public outcry and multiple weeks of account suspension, Proton eventually reinstated the accounts, but the journalists are seeking answers about the company's decision-making process and commitment to user privacy.
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Proton disabled email accounts belonging to journalists reporting on security breaches of various South Korean government computer systems
After a public outcry, and multiple weeks, the journalists' accounts were eventually reinstated
The reporters and editors involved still want answers on how and why Proton decided to shut down the accounts
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