Proton

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News

Recent news about Proton from the press and the provider's own channels, rated automatically. · last 90 days: 6 positive, 3 neutral, 2 negative

1. 
   31 Oct 2026 · 09:11 UTC · Frandroid Negative

   Excuses, démentis, IA et open source : Proton change de ton face à la polémique — Frandroid

   Summary: Proton apologised on X and denied installing monitoring software on employees' computers, after a 404 Media report about software that measures AI-written code. The company calls it a misunderstanding of MDM management software and promises to publish its internal AI rules as open source and new versions of its Lumo assistant.

2. 31 Oct 2026 · 09:05 UTC · DegroupTest Notable Positive Promotion

   Black Friday en avance : qui choisir entre Proton VPN ou Surfshark ?

   Summary: Proton VPN Plus is offered at 2.49 EUR per month for 24 months, a total of 59.76 EUR paid at once, since 26 October. The article compares it with Surfshark One.

   Also reported by: Cybernews, Ouest-France, StyleCaster, PC Gamer

3. 30 Oct 2026 · 13:36 UTC · Cybernews Negative

   Proton users cancel subscriptions after CEO’s AI remarks

   Summary: Proton users are cancelling subscriptions after CEO Andy Yen's remarks on AI, according to the report. The article cites 8 current and 1 former staff members who described AI security concerns.

4. 
   30 Oct 2026 · 07:30 UTC · Clubic Notable Positive Promotion

   Dix connexions simultanées : Proton VPN Plus revient à 2,49 €/mois

   Summary: Proton VPN offers a Black Friday deal of 75% off its two-year VPN Plus plan, costing 59.76 € in total (about 2.49 € per month). The plan allows ten simultaneous connections and comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

5. 
   29 Oct 2026 · 18:10 UTC · VICE Notable Positive Promotion

   Proton Is One of the Best VPNs I've Tried. Get It Here for 75% Off.

   Summary: VICE recommends Proton VPN and offers readers 75% off its usual subscription price. The writer says they use the service themselves.

6. 
   29 Oct 2026 · 12:05 UTC · TechRadar Notable Positive Promotion

   Try Proton's entire privacy ecosystem for just $1 — perfect if you want to de-Google your online identity for the very first time

   Summary: TechRadar reports that Proton offers Proton Drive, Docs, Mail, Calendar and VPN access for one month for $1.

7. 29 Oct 2026 · 09:35 UTC · Golf Monthly Notable Positive Promotion

   Proton VPN Has 75% Off – Watch the DP World Tour Finale Anywhere

   Summary: Golf Monthly reports Proton VPN deals with up to 75% off. The article presents them as a way to watch the DP World Tour finale without interruption from anywhere.

8. 
   27 Oct 2026 · 15:57 UTC · Tom's Guide Notable Positive Promotion

   Proton's early Black Friday deal has blown my socks off – it's better than half-price for a whole year

   Summary: Proton Unlimited, which includes Proton VPN, is discounted to $6.49 per month on a 12-month plan ($77.88 upfront), down from $12.99 per month, ahead of Black Friday. The plan comes with a 30-day money-back guarantee.

   Also reported by: Hollywood Reporter, CyberInsider, TechRadar, DegroupTest

9. 
   27 Oct 2026 · 15:36 UTC · TechRadar Neutral

   Proton is ‘re-interviewing’ staff about how they use AI — and their jobs could depend on the answers

   Summary: Proton will re-interview selected staff about how they use AI at work between November 4 and 11, according to an internal email reported by 404 Media. The email says the assessments may lead to changes in roles, responsibilities and continued employment, and Proton says this is not a cover for layoffs.

10. 
    27 Oct 2026 · 13:21 UTC · Times of India Neutral

    Swiss VPN company's CEO interviewed 40 senior leaders on AI, now staff across the company face the same test; email warns: That review may lead to changes in roles, responsibilities and... - The Times of India

    Summary: Proton has told staff it will re-interview employees across the company about how they use AI at work. The outcome could affect staff's continued employment.

11. 
    21 Oct 2026 · 11:55 UTC · protonvpn.com Neutral Feature

    Proton VPN fall and winter 2026 recap and roadmap

    Summary: Proton VPN published a recap of what it delivered in spring and summer and a roadmap for fall and winter 2026. Planned items include refreshed apps, a smarter kill switch and a pause and resume function.

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