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Strong Passwords Matter More Than Ever

June 28, 2025 Leave a comment

In recent months, a wave of major data breaches has made headlines, affecting everything from healthcare providers and cloud platforms to educational institutions and tech giants. In many cases, billions of login credentials, passwords, and even session cookies have been exposed—often without the users’ knowledge.

These incidents are a good reminder: weak or reused passwords remain one of the easiest ways for attackers to gain access to your private data. Whether you’re protecting personal email or sensitive business information, strong password security is no longer a nice-to-have—it’s non-negotiable.

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Runbox 7 Updates

Recent Runbox 7 Updates

June 11, 2025 Leave a comment

We have made many improvements to the Runbox 7 app over the past months, and in this post we highlight some recent changes and enhancements we’ve made to the service.

💡 To enable the new features, please ensure that Runbox 7 is updated by reloading it in a web browser or restarting it on your phone.

New Allow and Blocking Functionality

We have added a new Allow Sender and Block Sender option for the mail viewer, along with a sender/domain blocking functionality.

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Outlook stores email in Microsoft Cloud – what you need to know

May 16, 2025 Leave a comment

Many of our users have long relied on Outlook as their email client, but recent changes to how data is managed raise important privacy and control concerns. While the interface may look familiar, Microsoft has fundamentally changed how the new Outlook works behind the scenes — including how your emails are stored and accessed. In this article, we look at what’s changed and why you might want to consider other options.

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Big tech alternatives

May 10, 2025 Leave a comment

Thinking about stepping away from Big Tech but not sure where to turn? You’re not alone. More and more people are questioning how their data is used — and tired of being tracked, targeted, and profiled for profit. Some are choosing European services protected by GDPR, while others turn to open source tools that put transparency first. We’ve put together a list of solid alternatives for everything from email to maps.

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Choose Your Perfect Email Domain Name with Runbox

April 30, 2025 Leave a comment

With Runbox, you can choose from a wide range of domain names to craft an email address that’s uniquely yours. Whether for personal or professional use, select a domain that complements your name, reflects your brand, highlights your location, or showcases your personality. Make a lasting impression with an email that truly stands out.

Already have a Runbox email account? You can use any of these domain names synonymously with your current email address, with messages automatically delivered to your existing inbox — no extra setup required. If you already own a domain, you can use it to create a new Runbox account or link it to an existing one.

Below, you’ll find a guide to the available domains.

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From Gadgets to Garbage: The Global E-Waste Crisis

April 15, 2025 Leave a comment

We all depend on our devices – for work, for school, for staying connected with friends and family, and keeping up with daily life. When the latest model of phones, laptops, tablets and other gadgets become available, we are often tempted to upgrade, even if our current device works just fine. Big companies rely on this constant cycle of consumer desire for the next best thing to drive their massive profits. But with that comes the increasing problem of electronic waste, or e-waste. When we upgrade to the latest model, what happens to the old one?

The answer is that discarded electronics end up in landfills or are shipped off to developing countries, often in spite of going through proper recycling channels. The burden of managing the environmental consequences of this waste disproportionately falls on poorer countries. Below, we discuss the devastating impacts of e-waste and the environmental crisis it has caused, and the efforts to mitigate the harmful effects.

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How to Stay Safe and Private Online

March 24, 2025 Leave a comment

Privacy concerns in the online world aren’t new. We already know that big tech collects our personal data through “free” services, that data brokers profit off that data, that AI is scraping our social media for added profiling, and that governments utilize various surveillance technologies. But with the rapidly changing global landscape of threats to freedom of expression and personal liberties, there is a new level of concern for the need for privacy. Here, we point to some recent developments that may have an impact on privacy protections and personal data. Below you will also find a list of safe and private alternative services.

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Decentralized Email for Maximum Privacy and Security

March 7, 2025 Leave a comment

At Runbox, we believe that email should be sustainable, secure, and private. In a world where many major email providers are part of sprawling ecosystems that track your every move and monetize your personal data, we’ve taken a different approach. We provide a service that focuses solely on one thing: your email. No distractions, no ads, and absolutely no data mining. Just email.

As an independent email provider based in Norway, we are proud to offer a service that places your privacy and security first. With over two decades of experience, we’ve built Runbox with a simple mission in mind: to provide a reliable, privacy-respecting email service that empowers you to communicate freely and securely. You know where your data is stored (and it’s not floating around in the cloud).

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The State of the Internet – Misinformation and the Role of Fact Checking

February 27, 2025 Leave a comment

The internet has transformed how we communicate, access information, and connect with each other, but it’s also brought new challenges, particularly when it comes to distinguishing fact from fiction. As misinformation and disinformation spread rapidly across social media and other online outlets, telling truth from fiction is becoming increasingly difficult. And while fact-checking is crucial for ensuring the accuracy of information, some will argue that fact-checking and content moderation is nothing but censorship and a threat to free speech. This raises important questions about the role of online platforms in fact-checking and moderating content, and what responsibility they have to their users. In this article, we’ll explore where fact-checking stands today, how platforms are handling content moderation, and the impact these changes are having.

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