email security

Everything Vector Update has reported about email security: 2 stories, newest first. Part of our Privacy & Policy coverage.

Privacy & Policy

How Does Encrypted Email Work: The Mechanics of Secure Messaging

Encrypted email protects your message content from network observers, but it often leaves your recipient address and subject line visible to everyone along the delivery path.

Oct 14, 2026

Data Breaches

How Have I Been Pwned Works: The Mechanics of Email Breach Data

The system uses a privacy-preserving hashing protocol that lets you check breach status without ever sending your actual email address to the server.

Oct 13, 2026