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April 4, 2024
Top 10 Situations to Use a Burner Email Address Instead of Your Real One
Discover how a burner email address can enhance your online privacy in 10 common situations. Learn the benefits of using disposable emails to protect your real email from spam, phishing, and unwanted contact.

March 22, 2024
The Cost of Phishing Scams
Phishing scams have become a persistent threat in the digital world, resulting in financial loss, compromised personal information, and damaged reputations. We explore real-life examples, the cost to businesses, and strategies for mitigating the risk of falling victim to these attacks.

February 27, 2024
Navigating a Private Future: StartMail’s Long-Term Mission
StartMail has been protecting your email privacy since 2013. Learn more about the mission of our company in this article from our founder and CEO.

February 13, 2024
Why Privacy-Conscious Users Should Switch to StartMail Amidst Skiff Shutdown
The shutdown of Skiff has highlighted the significance of reliability and longevity when it comes to privacy-focused services. At StartMail, we have a strong dedication to privacy that has been built over a decade of experience and trust.

January 24, 2024
Three Things to Remember This Data Privacy Day
As Data Privacy Day approaches on January 28th, we examine the significance of privacy as a key to a free society.

December 15, 2023
StartMail Survey: Majority of US Citizens Concerned over Email Security and AI as Distrust in Big Tech and Government Grows
The majority of U.S citizens aged 18-99 are concerned about the security of their emails, our new survey finds.

November 17, 2023
Exclusive Interview with Volla CEO and Founder, Dr. Jörg Wurzer
Protecting data privacy and simplifying user experience - a look into Volla's success story with Founder and Managing Director Dr. Jörg Wurzer.

November 14, 2023
Microsoft Outlook Update Raises Privacy Concerns
Outlook update sparks privacy concerns as user data and credentials may be sent to Microsoft servers, even for non-Microsoft email providers.

November 1, 2023
Celebrating a Decade of Privacy: StartMail Turns 10
Ten years ago, more than 50,000 users signed up for our beta-launch to help us take the next step towards email privacy – StartMail was launched. In this article, we revisit some of our milestones.

October 26, 2023
StartMail vs Gmail: A Privacy-Focused Gmail Alternative
With the average person spending several hours a day on email, it's essential to make sure you're using a provider that prioritizes privacy. In this article, we take a look at StartMail and Gmail and compare them on four key privacy aspects.