File encryption can secure data, protect privacy, and guard against cyberattacks. With modern security tools, encrypting files has never been easier. In this article we’ll show you how to encrypt files, and explain why encryption is so important. Why should I encrypt my files? Your electronic information needs to be treated with the same care…
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Our flash drives transfer and store sensitive data, but how can you protect it if it’s lost or stolen? Anyone who gets their hands on your USB could access your personal information. Don’t let this happen. Learn how to encrypt and password protect a flash drive below. Contents What is an encrypted USB? How to…
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The Enigma machine was a device that created encoded messages, specifically to protect wartime communications. Its creation was a result of wartime necessity, because the Germans had already created a powerful machine to protect their secrets. The Allies needed to catch up with something of their own. In creating the Enigma machine, the Allies helped…
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Did you know that SHA has been protecting your passwords for decades? It’s like a secret code that transforms your passwords into an unreadable jumble of characters, making it nearly impossible for hackers to crack them. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. The SHA-256 algorithm is used much more widely than just password…
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after reaching a settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, Zoom has agreed to upgrade its security practices to what it has been promising its customers for years. Zoom has been reporting since 2016 that it offered ‘end-to-end, 256-bit encryption’ to its secure users. The truth is that while the video conferences are encrypted while in session, the criteria for calling it ‘end-to-end’ is definitely not applicable.
