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Arab Times
27-03-2025
- Arab Times
Tech tip: Avoid sharing your email with strangers; use a decoy
LONDON, March 27, (AP): You've heard of burner phones. What about burner email? So much of the internet now requires that you hand over your email address before you're able to use any services - from an app you've downloaded to signing up for a newsletter or redeeming a special offer online. But who says you have to give your real email address? Next time you're asked, consider using an email mask. There are a growing number of services that give out disguised email addresses and relay any messages to your actual address. Experts say this can be a powerful tool to safeguard privacy and security. Here are some pointers on the whys and hows of email masking: The idea behind email masking is simple. The masking service gives you a randomized address you can use as a decoy instead of your actual email. It can be a series of unrelated words, or a string of letters and numbers. When someone sends a message to the burner email, it will be automatically routed to your address without anyone knowing. Providers include privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo's Email Protection service, Firefox Relay from browser maker Mozilla, email service FastMail and independent services like The encrypted service Proton Mail offers email masking with its password manager and standalone SimpleLogin service. There are many others. It's one of the features Apple offers users subscribing to its iCloud+ or Apple One services. When you're using the Safari browser app on your iPhone and need to input your email, you can tap the field above the onscreen keyboard to "Hide My Email,' which then creates a random address as a substitute. It's also available on Mac computers with the desktop Safari browser or Mail app. If you're using a different browser or app, you can still manually create a random email address by going into your iCloud settings. Most services have a free version with basic options and a premium tier with more features. Some free services can only receive emails but not reply to them. However, an important feature users should look for is the ability to do both, said Proton CEO Andy Yen. "Maybe you never reply to a newsletter and that's fine,' said Yen. But it's a problem if, for example, you used your email alias to buy something online and there's an issue with your order that the site needs to ask you about. "Then the ability to reply is actually pretty important,' he said. Most masking services have a dashboard control panel where you can view the various alias addresses you've activated. If you notice one starting to get a lot of spam, just turn it off. Mask your email when you want to add an extra layer of privacy or protect yourself from data leaks or unauthorized information sharing. An email mask is a "general-purpose tool that can be used in any context,' says Santiago Andrigo, principal product manager at Mozilla. However, he recommends using it in two key situations. The first is when you're unsure what a website will do with your email address. "Masking your email gives you control - if you start receiving unwanted messages, you can easily block any emails coming to that email mask,' Andrigo said. The second scenario is "when your association with a service could reveal sensitive personal information,' he said. For example, if you join an online community for a specific medical condition or a minority group, a data breach could expose your participation. There are myriad reasons not to give out your email address to anyone who wants it. It could be sold to marketers or shady data brokers, eroding your privacy by helping them build a profile of you for legitimate or nefarious purposes. If your address ends up on the wrong mailing list, it could result in more junk or phishing emails. And if an online service is hacked, attackers could make off with logins, passwords, and other personal information. Using unique passwords for all your online accounts - typically with the help of a password manager - is good cybersecurity practice. "But the real pain point for any user is actually not the password getting leaked, but actually the email getting leaked,' said Yen. Changing your password after a data breach is standard practice but it's a lot harder to change another piece of sensitive information, your email address - unless you're using a mask. There are other so-called hacks that you might have heard about. You could set up a throwaway account with a free email service like Gmail or Yahoo. But it's tedious to do this. Some Gmail users add a plus sign and an extra phrase or combination of characters between their username and the @ sign. It helps track who's sharing your address as well as filter messages. But "from a privacy standpoint, that does nothing,' said Yen. "Because people can just simply take away the plus and get your original address.' Email masks use their servers to relay message traffic between the sender and the recipient. So how can you be sure those servers are private? Look for reputable providers that promise not to keep your messages. If you're shopping around for an email masking service, Yen advises checking if it has "proper terms and conditions,' a privacy policy, and is based in a jurisdiction where it could be legally held accountable. "We state very clearly we're not keeping a copy of anything that passes through our servers," Yen said. Firefox Relay says in its FAQs that it does not "read or store any of your messages.' "In the event that an email cannot be delivered to you, we will keep it on our servers and delete it after it has been delivered (in no event will we hold onto it for more than three days),' it says. Apple says it "doesn't read or process any of the content" in email messages that pass through Hide My Email except for standard spam filtering.
The Independent
27-03-2025
- The Independent
One Tech Tip: Don't give your email to strangers, use a decoy address instead
You've heard of burner phones. What about burner email? So much of the internet now requires that you hand over your email address before you're able to use any services — from an app you've downloaded to signing up for a newsletter or redeeming a special offer online. But who says you have to give your real email address? Next time you're asked, consider using an email mask. There are a growing number of services that give out disguised email addresses and relay any messages to your actual address. Experts say this can be a powerful tool to safeguard privacy and security. Here are some pointers on the whys and hows of email masking: Mask on The idea behind email masking is simple. The masking service gives you a randomized address you can use as a decoy instead of your actual email. It can be a series of unrelated words, or a string of letters and numbers. When someone sends a message to the burner email, it will be automatically routed to your address without anyone knowing. Providers include privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo's Email Protection service, Firefox Relay from browser maker Mozilla, email service FastMail and independent services like The encrypted service Proton Mail offers email masking with its password manager and standalone SimpleLogin service. There are many others. It's one of the features Apple offers users subscribing to its iCloud+ or Apple One services. When you're using the Safari browser app on your iPhone and need to input your email, you can tap the field above the onscreen keyboard to 'Hide My Email,' which then creates a random address as a substitute. It's also available on Mac computers with the desktop Safari browser or Mail app. If you're using a different browser or app, you can still manually create a random email address by going into your iCloud settings. A Key Feature Most services have a free version with basic options and a premium tier with more features. Some free services can only receive emails but not reply to them. However, an important feature users should look for is the ability to do both, said Proton CEO Andy Yen. 'Maybe you never reply to a newsletter and that's fine,' said Yen. But it's a problem if, for example, you used your email alias to buy something online and there's an issue with your order that the site needs to ask you about. 'Then the ability to reply is actually pretty important,' he said. Most masking services have a dashboard control panel where you can view the various alias addresses you've activated. If you notice one starting to get a lot of spam, just turn it off. When should I use it? Mask your email when you want to add an extra layer of privacy or protect yourself from data leaks or unauthorized information sharing. An email mask is a 'general-purpose tool that can be used in any context,' says Santiago Andrigo, principal product manager at Mozilla. However, he recommends using it in two key situations. The first is when you're unsure what a website will do with your email address. 'Masking your email gives you control — if you start receiving unwanted messages, you can easily block any emails coming to that email mask,' Andrigo said. The second scenario is 'when your association with a service could reveal sensitive personal information,' he said. For example, if you join an online community for a specific medical condition or a minority group, a data breach could expose your participation. Email fail There are myriad reasons not to give out your email address to anyone who wants it. It could be sold to marketers or shady data brokers, eroding your privacy by helping them build a profile of you for legitimate or nefarious purposes. If your address ends up on the wrong mailing list, it could result in more junk or phishing emails. And if an online service is hacked, attackers could make off with logins, passwords and other personal information. Using unique passwords for all your online accounts — typically with the help of a password manager — is good cybersecurity practice. "But the real pain point for any user is actually not the password getting leaked, but actually the email getting leaked,' said Yen. Changing your password after a data breach is standard practice but it's a lot harder to change another piece of sensitive information, your email address — unless you're using a mask. False solutions There are other so-called hacks that you might have heard about. You could set up a throwaway account with a free email service like Gmail or Yahoo. But it's tedious to do this. Some Gmail users add a plus sign and an extra phrase or combination of characters between their username and the @ sign. It helps track who's sharing your address as well as filter messages. But 'from a privacy standpoint, that does nothing,' said Yen. 'Because people can just simply take away the plus and get your original address.' What about the man in the middle? Email masks use their servers to relay message traffic between the sender and the recipient. So how can you be sure those servers are private? Look for reputable providers that promise not to keep your messages. If you're shopping around for an email masking service, Yen advises checking if it has 'proper terms and conditions,' a privacy policy and is based in a jurisdiction where it could be legally held accountable. 'We state very clearly we're not keeping a copy of anything that passes through our servers," Yen said. Firefox Relay says in its FAQs that it does not 'read or store any of your messages.' 'In the event that an email cannot be delivered to you, we will keep it on our servers and delete it after it has been delivered (in no event will we hold onto it for more than three days),' it says. Apple says it 'doesn't read or process any of the content" in email messages that pass through Hide My Email except for standard spam filtering. 'All email messages are deleted from our relay servers after they're delivered to you, usually within seconds," the iPhone maker says. ___ AP Technology Writer Barbara Ortutay in Oakland, Calif. contributed to this report. ___ Is there a tech topic that you think needs explaining? Write to us at onetechtip@ with your suggestions for future editions of One Tech Tip.
Associated Press
27-03-2025
- Associated Press
One Tech Tip: Don't give your email to strangers, use a decoy address instead
LONDON (AP) — You've heard of burner phones. What about burner email? So much of the internet now requires that you hand over your email address before you're able to use any services — from an app you've downloaded to signing up for a newsletter or redeeming a special offer online. But who says you have to give your real email address? Next time you're asked, consider using an email mask. There are a growing number of services that give out disguised email addresses and relay any messages to your actual address. Experts say this can be a powerful tool to safeguard privacy and security. Here are some pointers on the whys and hows of email masking: Mask on The idea behind email masking is simple. The masking service gives you a randomized address you can use as a decoy instead of your actual email. It can be a series of unrelated words, or a string of letters and numbers. When someone sends a message to the burner email, it will be automatically routed to your address without anyone knowing. Providers include privacy-focused search engine DuckDuckGo's Email Protection service, Firefox Relay from browser maker Mozilla, email service FastMail and independent services like The encrypted service Proton Mail offers email masking with its password manager and standalone SimpleLogin service. There are many others. It's one of the features Apple offers users subscribing to its iCloud+ or Apple One services. When you're using the Safari browser app on your iPhone and need to input your email, you can tap the field above the onscreen keyboard to 'Hide My Email,' which then creates a random address as a substitute. It's also available on Mac computers with the desktop Safari browser or Mail app. If you're using a different browser or app, you can still manually create a random email address by going into your iCloud settings. A Key Feature Most services have a free version with basic options and a premium tier with more features. Some free services can only receive emails but not reply to them. However, an important feature users should look for is the ability to do both, said Proton CEO Andy Yen. 'Maybe you never reply to a newsletter and that's fine,' said Yen. But it's a problem if, for example, you used your email alias to buy something online and there's an issue with your order that the site needs to ask you about. 'Then the ability to reply is actually pretty important,' he said. Most masking services have a dashboard control panel where you can view the various alias addresses you've activated. If you notice one starting to get a lot of spam, just turn it off. When should I use it? Mask your email when you want to add an extra layer of privacy or protect yourself from data leaks or unauthorized information sharing. An email mask is a 'general-purpose tool that can be used in any context,' says Santiago Andrigo, principal product manager at Mozilla. However, he recommends using it in two key situations. The first is when you're unsure what a website will do with your email address. 'Masking your email gives you control — if you start receiving unwanted messages, you can easily block any emails coming to that email mask,' Andrigo said. The second scenario is 'when your association with a service could reveal sensitive personal information,' he said. For example, if you join an online community for a specific medical condition or a minority group, a data breach could expose your participation. Email fail There are myriad reasons not to give out your email address to anyone who wants it. It could be sold to marketers or shady data brokers, eroding your privacy by helping them build a profile of you for legitimate or nefarious purposes. If your address ends up on the wrong mailing list, it could result in more junk or phishing emails. And if an online service is hacked, attackers could make off with logins, passwords and other personal information. Using unique passwords for all your online accounts — typically with the help of a password manager — is good cybersecurity practice. 'But the real pain point for any user is actually not the password getting leaked, but actually the email getting leaked,' said Yen. Changing your password after a data breach is standard practice but it's a lot harder to change another piece of sensitive information, your email address — unless you're using a mask. False solutions There are other so-called hacks that you might have heard about. You could set up a throwaway account with a free email service like Gmail or Yahoo. But it's tedious to do this. Some Gmail users add a plus sign and an extra phrase or combination of characters between their username and the @ sign. It helps track who's sharing your address as well as filter messages. But 'from a privacy standpoint, that does nothing,' said Yen. 'Because people can just simply take away the plus and get your original address.' What about the man in the middle? Email masks use their servers to relay message traffic between the sender and the recipient. So how can you be sure those servers are private? Look for reputable providers that promise not to keep your messages. If you're shopping around for an email masking service, Yen advises checking if it has 'proper terms and conditions,' a privacy policy and is based in a jurisdiction where it could be legally held accountable. 'We state very clearly we're not keeping a copy of anything that passes through our servers,' Yen said. Firefox Relay says in its FAQs that it does not 'read or store any of your messages.' 'In the event that an email cannot be delivered to you, we will keep it on our servers and delete it after it has been delivered (in no event will we hold onto it for more than three days),' it says. Apple says it 'doesn't read or process any of the content' in email messages that pass through Hide My Email except for standard spam filtering. 'All email messages are deleted from our relay servers after they're delivered to you, usually within seconds,' the iPhone maker says. ___
Yahoo
10-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Select Apple One subscribers get two new perks
Apple is quietly introducing two new perks for some of its Apple One subscribers. One is already available, while the other must wait until the company releases a new iOS update. Last month, Apple introduced Apple Invites, a platform that allows users to create and share invitations, manage RSVPs, contribute to Shared Albums, and engage with Apple Music playlists, among other features. Apple Invites is also accessible online for those without an iPhone or any other Apple device. However, to create invitations, you must be an iCloud+ subscriber. Anyone can RSVP, regardless of whether they have an Apple account or device. Every Apple One subscription includes iCloud+, and individual, family, and premier subscribers can also receive Apple Invites as an extra feature. Beginning with iOS 18.4 and iPadOS 18.4, Apple also adds a new food section to Apple News+. This section promises to add thousands of recipes and food-related articles from publications like Bon Appétit, Food & Wine, Allrecipes, etc. The new software updates are in beta and should be available to the public next month. Apple New+ is exclusive to Apple One Premier subscribers. If you aren't an Apple One user, you can purchase Apple News+ monthly for $9.99. An Apple One Individual subscription ($19.95) includes: iCloud+ with 50GB of online storage Apple TV+ Apple Music Apple Arcade An Apple One Family plan ($25.95) can be shared with up to five others. It includes: iCloud+ with 200GB of online storage Apple TV+ Apple Music Apple Arcade Finally, with an Apple One Premier ($37.95) subscription (also shareable with up to five people), you can get: iCloud with 2TB of online storage Apple TV+ Apple Music Apple Fitness+ Apple News+ Apple News+ is only offered in the U.S., U.K., Canada, and Australia.
Yahoo
21-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Upgrade to iPhone 16e and save with incredible offers from Verizon
The powerful new member of the iPhone 16 family is available to pre-order starting February 21 NEW YORK, Feb. 21, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Verizon will offer iPhone 16e, a new addition to the iPhone 16 lineup, featuring breakthrough battery life, the fast performance of the A18 chip, Apple Intelligence1, and a 48MP 2-in-1 camera system — all at an incredible value. Customers can pre-order the new iPhone 16e starting Friday, February 21, with availability beginning Friday, February 28. Visit for complete pricing and availability details, Major savings and value on iPhone 16e at Verizon Starting February 21, Verizon customers can get: Switch to Verizon or add a new line and can get iPhone 16e for $5 a month for 36 months on myPlan2. Want to trade in your phone? Get iPhone 16e on us when you trade-in your current iPhone, Samsung or Google phone — in any condition — and sign up for a new line on myPlan3. Verizon Business customers: For a limited time, get iPhone 16e on us with a new activation on either the Business Unlimited Plus or Unlimited Pro plan with a Verizon Device Payment agreement4. And, eligible Public Sector customers can get a new 128GB iPhone 16e on us on a qualifying two year agreement5. Verizon myPlan gives you ultimate access to Apple One Supercharge your iPhone 16e with Verizon myPlan, built to give you more flexibility, more perks and more value. Whether you're upgrading to the latest iPhone for yourself or keeping your business running smoothly with a Verizon Business Unlimited Plan, you'll stay connected with Verizon's ultra-fast 5G network—built for whatever life throws your way. With myPlan, you're in control. Pick the perks that matter to you, like Apple One for just $10/month (Individual Plan) or $20/month (Family Plan), plus get deals on entertainment, shopping and more. It's your phone, your plan, your way — only with Verizon. Everything you need to know about the iPhone 16e iPhone 16e offers powerful capabilities at a more affordable price. It delivers fast, smooth performance and the best battery life ever on a 6.1-inch iPhone, thanks to the industry-leading efficiency of the A18 chip and the new Apple C1, the first cellular modem designed by Apple. iPhone 16e is also built for Apple Intelligence, the intuitive personal intelligence system that delivers helpful and relevant intelligence while taking an extraordinary step forward for privacy in AI. The 48MP Fusion camera takes gorgeous photos and videos, and with an integrated 2x Telephoto, it is like having two cameras in one, so users can zoom in with optical quality. When outside of cellular and Wi-Fi coverage, iPhone 16e can use Apple's groundbreaking satellite features — including Emergency SOS, Roadside Assistance, Messages, and Find My via satellite. With custom-designed components and deeply integrated software, iPhone 16e users can stay connected and get help when it matters most6. iPhone 16e will be available in two elegant matte finishes — black and white — with colorful cases available to accessorize. iPhone 16e can be activated with an eSIM, a more secure alternative to a physical SIM card. With eSIM, users can quickly activate their cellular plan, store multiple cellular plans on the same device, and stay connected. Verizon supports eSIM Quick Transfer which allows users to transfer their existing plan to their new iPhone. Visit on February 28 to order your new iPhone 16e. 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