Enigmail
Enigmail is data encryption and decryption extension for Mozilla Thunderbird and SeaMonkey Internet Suite
Enigmail is a supplement to Mozilla Thunderbird and SeaMonkey mail clients, giving users access to the authentication (authentication) and encryption of information provided by GnuPG. Thus, Enigmail allows Mozilla Thunderbird and SeaMonkey to receive or transmit an encrypted signature and/or message using the OpenPGP standard. In order to ensure the crypto-function, GnuPG version 1.4.9 or 2.0.9 is also required, but the recommended version is GnuPG 2.x.
One main benefit of Enigmail is that it enhances email security by providing encryption and authentication of information on Thunderbird and SeaMonkey mail clients.
- Close integration with Mozilla Thunderbird and SeaMonkey mail clients to implement the OpenPGP standard;
- Encryption of sent messages and decryption of received messages, verification of mail authenticity;
- Support for PGP (RFC 4880) and PGP / MIME (RFC 3156);
- Default digital signature recognition;
- automatic key selection, as well as enabling/disabling the encoding and digital signature;
- user interface for OpenPGP key management;
- A powerful graphical user interface for easy configuration and management of OpenPGP keys;
- the possibility of advanced configuration;
- Possibility to integrate OpenPGP and PhotoID software;
- support for extracting OpenPGP keys through proxy servers;
- the program integrates with GnuPG version 1.4.x and 2.0.x;
- is available for: Windows / Mac OSX / Linux x86-32, (all in one official release), and also works with other operating systems such as Linux, Solaris, * BSD and OS / 2);
- several language packs included in official releases.
PROS
Data encryption enhances privacy and security.
Easy to install and user-friendly.
CONS
Occasionally experiences bugs and errors during operation.
Lacks timely customer support and comprehensive resources for troubleshooting.
