Open-Source Disk Encryption Software for Windows XP/2000/2003 and Linux
Published in: Software/Apps, Tools/Utils/Hacks, Unix/Linux, Windows
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Tags: Blowfish, CAST5, Encryption Software, Free Software, OpenSource, Serpent, Software, TrueCrypt, Windows
Disk encryption softwares have been available since quite long, but their usage has increased since last few years. Using an open-source software such as [TrueCrypt] saves a lot on your pocket and even does an on-the-fly encryption of your disk volumes.
The main features of this software are:
- On-the-fly encryption [data is automatically encrypted and decrypted]
- Entire filesystem/disk is encrypted including all its files and folders
- Create a standard or a hidden TrueCrypt volume
Encryption Algorithm
TrueCrypt volumes can be encrypted using the following algorithms:
- AES
- Blowfish
- CAST5
- Serpent
- Triple DES
- Twofish
- Cascades
Download your copy of TrueCrypt and give it a try!