The result of the process is encrypted information, which in cryptography is referred to as ciphertext. Common Encryption Algorithms aes rsa
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Using ssh key pair to encrypt files
Is it possible to encrypt a text file using a ssh key pair using gnupg?
Where I work we already have our pair created and will be very useful to use these keys to send encrypted files.
Thanks!
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File format of encrypted file
I am interested in understanding the format of the encrypted files produced by the application Data Guardian.
From what I can tell some sort of transformation of the password is stored in the field ...
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Multi Encrypted Operating Systems with TrueCrypt
My laptop has a 250GB hard drive, and I currently use it to do a lot. I have Windows 7, Ubuntu 11.10, and BackTrack 5 on it, but I'd like to switch it up and add more security.
What I aim to do is ...
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Windows-like full system encryption on Ubuntu?
I switched my OS from Windows to Ubuntu. On my Windows system I had my whole laptop encrypted so no one could access anything without the correct password. Now I have Ubuntu and TrueCrypt won't let me ...
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Is Data Object on openPGP smartcard v2 encrypted?
Currently I thinking about on-the-fly disk encryption using Truecrypt/dmcrypt LUKS with key stored on smartcard.
I would like to use openPGP v2 smart card, respectively GPF Cryptostick which is based ...
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using zfone in practice - how do i force gtalk to use SIP?
Recently i got a need for a fully encrypted and safe communications. Believe it or not - there is no simple solution.
Criteria for needed software include:
1. Encrypted 1 to 1 chats (text).
2. ...
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Outlook, S/MIME, IMAP and Cert Expiration
How does outlook handle encrypted IMAP-Mails after the certificate/key the mail has been encrypted with expires?
To still read the e-mail, that is encrypted on the IMAP-Server, I would need the ...
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Encrypted File is corrupted when uploaded to server via HTTP Post
i am making an application which has a function that it encrypt file and then upload it to the server via HTTP POST. I tried it and it works fine when i test it on localhost (Local Server on my same ...
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How does SSH encryption work?
I've read about generating 2 keys (private and public) on client host and copying the public key to the server host.
As I understand it, (correct me if i'm wrong): The server encrypts data with the ...
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How do you write to the TrueCrypt outer volume?
How do I write to the outer volume of a TrueCrypt partition, without affecting the hidden partition inside it?
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Is a normal TrueCrypt partition indistinguishable from random data? (Does it pass a χ² randomness test?)
If I encrypt an entire partition with TrueCrypt (a standard volume, not a hidden volume), would the partition look statistically indistinguishable from random data?
Or would someone be able to ...
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TrueCrypt, RIPEMD-160 vs SHA-512 vs Whirlpool
I am encrypting a volume with TrueCrypt. I have decided to use AES as the encryption algorithm, seeing as it is the government standard.
But which hash algorithm is better (more secure)? RIPEMD-160 ...
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Windows 7 Bitlocker disabled but still prompting
My windows 7 bitlocker is disabled, but in the event log i am still getting errors on Bitlocker, and when I reboot I get "Back up your encryption key" prompts.
Is there a setting in the registry or ...
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Cross-platform file encryption tool
I would like to know if there is an encryption tool that works on both, Ubuntu and Windows, that can encrypt single or multiple files of any kind (not only e-mails or text).
I already have checked ...
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How to access encrypted external hard drive on Windows 7 Home Premium?
I encrypted my external hard drive using Linux Mint (Ubuntu) and password protected it. Now I can't access it on Windows 7 as it gives errors and won't mount. Is there a software that will allow me to ...
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HDD full disk encryption. Is it necessary to secure erase all data before?
I want to create a secure backup. Therefore, I'll encrypt an external HDD using TrueCrypt.
I wonder if it is necessary to do a secure erase of all remaining data before?
I ask this because I heard ...
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Send an encrypted mail via telnet
I've got a public OpenPGP key and need to send an encrypted email using telnet. However, I'm unable to find anything related to this topic.
I have no problem sending an email via telnet, but cannot ...
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Mac OSX encryption and hidden files
I have some PDF files I need to store safely on my Mac (MacBook Air 2011, OSX Lion). I've done a quick search on encryption software, and what I found left me with a couple of questions. First about ...
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Encrypted Time Machine backups in Lion
I have an external drive that already has some stuff in it. It also has a lot of space left (twice as much as the data currently in use on my local drive), which is why I'm thinking about turning on ...
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Truecrypt partly encrypted
My friend tried to encrypt his external hard drive with Truecrypt in Windows 7, but he realized that he forgot the password, so he stopped the encryption at ~30%. Is there a way for him to at least ...
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How can I break or get around the encryption on my WD My Book Essential (Smartware)?
I have a WD Western Digital My Book Essential 1TB Hard Drive which comes with WD Smartware software. I had put a password in it without a hint and now I have lost the password. This hard drive use 256 ...
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Looking for an encrypted, persistent and live Linux distro preferably with Tor
I am looking for a live linux distro (for installing on a USB flash) that is encrypted and provides anonymity and is also persistent so that I could install apps on it. The best I have found so far is ...
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Examples of encrypted hot-swap RAID NAS for SOHO use?
As per title.
Does an encrypted hot-swap RAID NAS even exist?
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Truecrypt password prompt
Am trying to get it so that when I click on an encrypted file, a truecrypt password prompt appears and then upon entering correct password, windows explorer opens the newly mounted volume so that I ...
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What is the purpose of passphrase when I generate public and private keys using ssh-keygen?
What is the purpose of passphrase when I generate public and private keys using ssh-keygen?
I'm fairly new to all the SSH business. I have some basic idea about that using SSH public and private keys ...
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Is there a way to encrypt a mounted file system for off-site backup?
I want to efficiently back up an encrypted copy of my hard drive. I am currently using rsync to backup an unencrypted copy, and I find it quite efficient.
I looked at duplicity and rsyncrypto, but ...
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How to exchange documents securely (cross platform)
I have to define a way for two parties to exchange a folder (files) securely. Encrypted zip format seems to be the most obvious but I have read some accounts of zip encryption being flawed. So I am ...
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How secure is data on an external drive protected with Windows 7 BitLocker?
Just curious, say, not considering the strength of my password (let's assume it's very strong, something like "j*ds73hSoe93%KE4") how secure is my data on an external drive that is protected with a ...
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Need simple file encryption for unskilled Mac and Windows users
I need to give my boss backup copies of some sensitive data. I want to encrypt the data, but she needs to be able to decrypt it on her own, without technical support (as long as she has the password, ...
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How to access bitlocker encrypted drive in linux?
I have a laptop running windows 7 ultimate. I have encrypted my drives using bitlocker. Now I have also installed lubuntu along with windows. But my encrypted drives are not visible in linux. Hence I ...
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EFS disallows me from decrypting files on Windows 7?
I have a large folder with a lot of personal photos that I would like to copy. But Windows 7 won't let me. Apparently they are encrypted. I can't remember setting that, nor can I remember any sort of ...
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Will my bitlocker partition be compromised if my Windows login is hacked
I am thinking of turning on bitlocker on my 2nd external HDD which is physically connected to my laptop using one of the available bays.
For convenience i would like to allow the bit locker drive to ...
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Truecrypt/Encryption over Internet?
I want to store some files on a server, but need them to be encrypted, so that encryption/decryption happens only on the client.
An obvious choice would be something like a truecrypt volume that is ...
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Remove Encryption.Some of my Project files in c# have green text
Not sure where to post this but there you go
I have an external disk drive
I dont remember encrypting however some project files are green and when moving to another computer it does not let me.
How ...
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Full disc encryption with usb token
I want to encrypt whole disc on a laptop with a keyfile. Put the keyfile on usb flash drive. Next time, when user tries to boot the machine, first it requires to plug that usb drive which consist ...
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Method to add to an encrypted file without providing a password
Is there some way to add files to an encrypted archive without providing the password for that archive?
For example, if you are using dropbox which has a TrueCrypt encrypted file on it, it is easy to ...
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Simple built-in way to encrypt and decrypt a file on a Mac via command-line?
Are there any built in command-line tools that I can encrypt and decrypt a text file (and provide it some sort of password).
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unable to read the file because its encrypted by windows [closed]
Possible Duplicate:
How to restore encrypted files after reinstalling Windows XP?
The hard drive I was using before with Windows XP sp2 installed crashed yesterday, so I got a new hard ...
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Share encrypted folder/files between two computers (Windows 7)
Here is the following problem.
In general applies, the computer B can access(reading, writing and creating) to shared directory/files of the computer A.
I have on the computer A encrypted folder ...
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Should software encryption affect the “Disk data transfer rate” from Windows Experience?
My company mandates Software Encryption for all laptops.
I dragged my feet because I did not want to have anything between me and my data. But I was finally pushed into it.
I installed it and I am ...
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How can I disable prompt about trust when encrypting file with gpg in emacs
I want to use emacs to edit files encrypted with gnu privacy guard. Im using the gpg support built into emacs 23 which I think is easy pg assistant. I import keys created at the command line with M-x ...
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Axcrypt launch encrypted file without prompt
Can AxCrypt be made to launch an encrypted program with the prompt asking the following question?
The encrypted file is a program. Do you want to allow MyProgram.bat
to run?
My version is ...
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Encrypted email archive with encryption on client, not server
Even though most of my email is coming in un-encrypted, I want to store it on a server somewhere in encrypted form. Is there any solution available that encrypts on the client so that a compromised ...
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Shell zip with unattended password
I have a script that runs some automatic zip generation using shell zip. The request is to add automatic encryption with password. From what I understand, the option -e is the right one, but it asks ...
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Quick way to (reasonably strongly) en/decrypt a few files
I need a command line utility that enables me to encrypt/decrypt a text file that, due to some circumstances, has to be available online. Encryption does not need to be "super strong" (whatever that ...
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Is there any way I can access a bitlocker encrypted Windows 7 drive from Linux?
Is there any way I can access a bitlocker encrypted Windows 7 drive from Linux? I am not using TPM and I do have the key on a USB thumbdrive. So I have all the pieces.
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Mount encrypted partition at login for specific user
I have a partition on my Windows 7 machine that I want to encrypt, but I need it to be decrypted automatically when I log in (and not any other user), and before applications start to run. The ...
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Where to save secure, common files? [closed]
I have multiple files (tax returns, KeePass, etc) that I MUST have access to across all of my computers. Due to their sensitive nature I'm VERY worried about placing them into a cloud storage system ...
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1answer
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How to encrypt ONLY a user's profile folder (e.g.: /User/sid) on Mac OS X Lion 10.7.2?
I wanted a way to encrypt my user folder e.g. (/User/sid/*) and have Mac OS X auto mount it based off my login credentials. Since that folder also contains profile info, I suspect it would need to be ...
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TrueCrypt System Favorite Volume doesn't mount automatically on boot
I've encrypted my system partition using TrueCrypt and I've read that I can mount my encrypted data partition (TrueCrypt volume) on boot by making it a "System Favorite" and giving it the same ...
