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You're referring to encrypted email!

Encrypted email, also known as secure email or crypto mail, is a way to send emails that are protected from unauthorized access and interception. This is achieved by using encryption algorithms to scramble the content of the email, making it unreadable to anyone who intercepts it.

Here's how it works:

  1. The sender uses an email client or web-based email service that supports encryption.
  2. The sender composes an email and selects the encryption option.
  3. The email client or service encrypts the email content using a public key or a symmetric key.
  4. The encrypted email is sent to the recipient's email address.
  5. The recipient uses a private key or a decryption key to decrypt the email and read its contents.

Types of encryption used in email:

  1. Symmetric encryption: Uses the same key for both encryption and decryption. Examples include AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) and PGP (Pretty Good Privacy).
  2. Asymmetric encryption: Uses a public key for encryption and a private key for decryption. Examples include RSA (Rivest-Shamir-Adleman) and Elliptic Curve Cryptography (ECC).

Benefits of encrypted email:

  1. Confidentiality: Protects the email content from unauthorized access.
  2. Integrity: Ensures that the email content is not tampered with during transmission.
  3. Authentication: Verifies the identity of the sender and ensures that the email is not spoofed.

Popular email encryption services:

  1. ProtonMail: A free, open-source email service that uses end-to-end encryption.
  2. Tutanota: A secure email service that uses end-to-end encryption and zero-knowledge proof.
  3. Mailfence: A secure email service that uses end-to-end encryption and offers additional security features.
  4. PGP (Pretty Good Privacy): A widely used encryption standard that can be used with various email clients and services.

Remember, even with encryption, it's still important to use strong passwords, keep your email client and service up to date, and be cautious when clicking on links or downloading attachments from unknown sources.