A Guide to Secure Email Related Products
There are quite a few programs available to help you with securing you email.
Of course we prefer open source software because it is likely to have been
more thoroughly tested. There are also quite a few service providers who can
help you with transmitting either encrypted or anonymized email.
The programs and services below are listed as a public service and do not
constitute a recommendation or endorsement. It is suggested you review the
Snake Oil Warning Signs before deciding on a product or implimentation.
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Encryption Software
Here is an assortment of file encryprtion programs:
- CryptoForge Encryption Software
CryptoForge uses four strong (symmetric) cryptographic algorithms to protect your information.
For Windows only.
- The GNU Privacy Guard is the GNU project's complete
and free implementation of the OpenPGP standard.
- PGP Corporation offers a range of products and
a software development kit based on the popular PGP algorithms.
- TrueCrypt is "Free open-source disk
encryption software for Windows Vista/XP/2000 and Linux."
Secure Email Transmission
Many secure email systems also offer anonymity so some service providers are
listed under both categories.
- AnonymousSpeech offers
PGP Secure Email on a subscription basis.
- CryptoMail.org provides a ree secure
web-based Email service.
- CryptoHeaven is
a subscription service geared to individuals and businesses.
- Enigmail is an extension to the mail
client of Mozilla Thunderbird and Mozilla Seamonkey which allows users to access the
authentication and encryption features provided by GnuPG.
- Hushmail has several free and subscription
services as well as pluggins for popular email readers.
- KeptPrivate, Secure email that is
reliable and easy to use.
- Novo Ordo, Sub Rosa secure email.
- Privacy Offshore , encrypted offshore email.
- S-Mail provides high-level protection for emails
on the Internet. A subscription is required after the trial period.
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stealth message is a free, secure
email system located in British Columbia. Webbased. Requires a (free) account for
advanced features.
For a feature by feature comparison of most of the above services, see our
Comparison of Secure Email Systems page.
Anonymous Email
Anonymous email is usually accomplished by using a service that anonymizes and
forwards your messages. Here is a list of a few service providers:
- Advicebox, subscription based.
- Anonymouse, a free service.
- AnonymousSpeech.com, requires registration.
- Cotse.Net Mixmaster Public Mail Interface,
a free service.
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MuteMail is a SMTP/IMAP/POP3 secure and anonymous
email system located in the Bahamas. Accounts are by subscription.
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Neomailbox offers subscription mail hosting in either the
US or the Netherlands.
- Novo Ordo NoName free anonymous email,
based on Mixmaster.
- PC Graffiti.com, free, no registration.
- Privacy Offshore , fee based.
- Sharpmail, allows replies, free registration.
- TheAnonymousEmail.com, free registration.
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XmailY offers free anonymous email but
limited security.
For a feature by feature comparison of most of the above services, see our
Comparison of Anonymous Email Systems page.
Security Software
The biggest threat to your communication security may be on your own computer.
Here are some products that may help.