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IDEA: Encryption software
Josh:
Truecrypt actually looks good, gonna try out all the suggestions here and post my results. Perhaps I can create a tool of my own!
Josh:
In truecrypt, what is an "Outer volume" that is referred to. I have read through the manual, and am still a tad unsure what they refer to in truecrypt
Carol Haynes:
TrueCrypt is very nice - seems to work smoothly.
The Outer/Hidden volume bit is interesting.
Imagine making an image file (the outer volume) and then inside that make another image file (this time not visible at all, the hidden volume). The idea is that if someone manages to hack into your outer image file they won't even be able to see the inner hidden image where the sensitive data is stored. The creation system automates the making of this layered volume system by checking hidden volume when prompted.
Having said that, in the scenario they describe on the website (someone breaking your legs to get the password) I'm sure it might occur to them that you may have used a hidden image and so break your arms too to get that password!
patthecat:
For individual file encryption via explorer shell integration:
1. http://hotpixel.net/software.html
BFACS (Blowfish Advanced CS) - I currently use this on my portable USB key and can integrate via explorer shell. You do not need to be an admin user to install this. Only thing this lacks is capability to create a password protected self extracting / decrypting executables. Free.
2. http://7-zip.org
You can also use 7-zip to compress and encrypt via 256-AES algorithm in the default 7-zip format. The file manager can be integrated to explorer shell. One good thing is that you can create a password protected self extracting / decrypting executable so you do not need to have 7-zip installed to decrypt. Free.
3. http://www.cryptomathic.com/file2file/index.html
File2File is strictly "run" from explorer shell menu. Can create password protected self decrypting executables. Free. I used to use this utility for my encryption needs until I switched over to the BFACS, 7-zip, and fsekrit "triple play" solution.
4. TrueCrypt is also good but it is not a file by file utility as you requested on the original posting. It creates an encrypted "partition"/"drive" and whatever files are in it are encrypted. Must have admin rights to machine you install this on. Free.
5. http://www.steganos.com
For a purchased solution you can try Steganos Security Suite.
patrick
f0dder:
If you need just .txt encryption, don't forget http://fSekrit.donationcoder.com :-)
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