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Yahoo to introduce 'end to end' e-mail encryption by year-end

New security feature will allow non-technical people to use encryption with the click of a button after an initial set-up

Published Mon, Mar 16, 2015 · 09:50 PM

Washington

YAHOO is planning to introduce "end to end encryption" for e-mail this year to boost privacy protection for users concerned about snooping from governments or hackers.

The Internet giant demonstrated new security and safety features for its e-mail service at the South by Southwest festival in Austin, Texas, ramping up efforts to boost privacy since the 2013 revelations about government surveillance.

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