2,145 votes for Proton CEO’s resignation; AI transition maintained after re-interview cancellation

Proton CEO Andy Yen faces a resignation demand that has gathered 2,145 votes on the company's official feedback forum as of Dec. 3, following user backlash over security-testing remarks and plans to re-interview existing employees. The petition was posted Oct. 30, after 404 Media reported Oct. 29 on interviews with eight current and one former employee, citing internal Slack conversations, meeting recordings, and statements from the CTO. Forum comments show privacy-focused users saying they trusted the service's security claims, with some announcing subscription cancellations or non-renewals. The company subsequently canceled the re-interview plan while maintaining its AI transition. The episode matters because Proton's brand rests on privacy and security credibility, and subscription churn among its core user base could pressure revenue. Watch for whether vote counts and cancellations accelerate, and whether Proton's leadership or board issues a formal response.