So what do you do when trapped in such a scenario? Set up a custom domain and use it to create email addresses that you can delete and easily replace if they are compromised. This is why giving out your email address increases your chances of getting hacked. People need to be able to change their email addresses from time to time.Ī compromised account could be involved in one of many of the major leaks that have been occurring among major social media platforms and other apps/websites, and considering that your email address is half of your login credentials on many of your websites - this is important. It’s also bad for anyone being spammed via their existing address. That’s bad news for anyone trying to transition from a compromised account.
To top it off, they make it hard to create new accounts. A screenshot of the custom domain screen in ProtonMail.Įmail address providers usually don’t allow you to delete your email address or change it.
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