Secure email solutions

[greenleaves]

I'm looking for a new email solution.

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. I know hushmail is not good, and some of the solutions out there are just not practical.

 

[Kiopa_Matt]

POP3, have your e-mail client (Outlook, Thunderbird, etc.) set to automatically download it every 5 mins. And make sure it's set to automatically delete messages off the POP3 server too. Don't leave personal communication sitting on your server.

Don't use any web mail. Very stupid thing to do.

inb4 people blast me for saying using Gmail is stupid and insecure.

 

[Kiopa_Matt]

Or if security is a real issue, then you want to go the PGP route.

Windows: Gpg4win - Secure email and file encryption with GnuPG for Windows

Linux: http://www.madboa.com/geek/gpg-quickstart/

My clients generally get all confused and frustrated with me when I tell them no server info or API keys via plain text -- PGP only!

 

[Douglife]

Also, if you're looking for an "out of the box" solution may I recommend: https://www.mailpile.is/

 

[lukep]

I'm a big believer now in Bitmessage. Shit's legit, but it's not mail exactly. Using the bitmessage.ch mail gateway can allow you to accept (lessor-secure) emails to it, however.

ProtonMail - Secure Email, Made Simple is awesome for a secure web server if you can make it past their wait list.

Safe-mail.net is free and acceptable for most usage, but encrypted with another layer of GPG it's about as secure as you could ask for.

 

[SLO Ur Roll]

Here's a breakdown of some privacy conscious email providers: Privacy-Conscious Email Services

Safe-mail.net is free and acceptable for most usage, but encrypted with another layer of GPG it's about as secure as you could ask for.

Id stay far far away from them they are anything but safe.

 

[greenleaves]

Thanks guys, appreciate the replies.

 

[(O_o)]

Use tor browser to reg an acct at safe-mail.net

Only access it via the tor browser

For instant messaging, use bitmessage or jabber.

Sup feds.

 

[-joe-]

Thunderbird would be a good bet, the nature of it means you can make it as secure as you like. There are PGP addons.

 

[(O_o)]

Update: Two cool temp throw away email services I discovered. Access them using tor.

YOPmail : E-mail jetable et anonyme.
10 Minute Mail