With VeraCrypt, it is possible to protect files by creating a 'file container' that stores files that you want to keep secret, or by encrypting the entire storage that stores files.

Veracrypt, a Truecrypt alternative, is also an open-source project and file encryption software, is built upon the code of Truecrypt, but with enhancements to further secure your data.

A simpler and more secure way to handle containers is to use VeraCrypt (the successor to TrueCrypt). VeraCrypt is capable of creating encrypted containers of fixed size, which can help obscure the ...

USB drives, external HDDs, and memory cards—remains the go-to for transferring and backing up data. But these devices are also among the easies ...

Encrypting your sensitive data is important, but not all encryption tools are the same. Last week we asked you for your favorites, and then we looked at the top five file encryption tools and put ...

Encrypting files with passwords is the first step to protect sensitive information on all platforms. Be it Windows, macOS, or Linux, every OS provides a different way to keep your data protected. In ...

Many laptops are stolen every year, but encryption can help prevent thieves from accessing the private data on your Windows laptop.

How to Use Encryption: It's Easy Laptops and phones can get lost, stolen, or hacked from afar. Encrypting your devices provides strong protection.