Does Zoho Mail really has a history of security vulnerabilities?

Tsunami · 13 May 2026, 03:08 AM

According to Wikipedia, Zoho has shown several serious security issues in the last years. See article.

This surprises me, because when I read articles about security-focused providers, Zoho is often mentioned as very reliable and focused on security and privacy. They are often the one "big" player included in such lists, next to the ones like Proton, Posteo, Mailbox.org ...

Also, more and more Indian politicians switch to Zoho, which I guess they wouldn't do if their email service would be having security concerns?

I was close to opening a Zoho mail account, but I wouldn't bother if they have a reputation of security issues.
But did anyone else hear about this or experience these?

Most articles about secure and privacy-focused providers are actually praising Zoho Mail.

Avion · 13 May 2026, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Tsunami

I was close to opening a Zoho mail account.

Really? Your quota of reviews was fulfilled?

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Originally Posted by Tsunami

I wouldn't bother if they have a reputation of security issues.
But did anyone else hear about this or experience these?

I had heard about some security issues, but then again I've heard issues mentioned with other providers over the years too.

I've used Zoho Mail for many years, got some old legacy accounts that I can still use IMAP/SMTP for free and to host my own domains. I also have a paid account with their EU-based server. For the price and for what it includes (by the way, you're not forced to use their 'extras') I consider them excellent value.

Chicken Little's opinion may differ.

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Tsunami The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: in between the bright lights and the far unlit unknown Posts: 2,615	Does Zoho Mail really has a history of security vulnerabilities? According to Wikipedia, Zoho has shown several serious security issues in the last years. See article. This surprises me, because when I read articles about security-focused providers, Zoho is often mentioned as very reliable and focused on security and privacy. They are often the one "big" player included in such lists, next to the ones like Proton, Posteo, Mailbox.org ... Also, more and more Indian politicians switch to Zoho, which I guess they wouldn't do if their email service would be having security concerns? I was close to opening a Zoho mail account, but I wouldn't bother if they have a reputation of security issues. But did anyone else hear about this or experience these? Most articles about secure and privacy-focused providers are actually praising Zoho Mail.