How secure are encryption programmes for stored files? for example: Drivecrypt, Axecrypt, Blowfish, etc
Heard 1344 bit Blowfish is considered unbreakable?
2007-07-13 07:25:31 · 6 answers · asked by t p 2 in Computers & Internet ➔ Security
They are very secure. But I would recommend PGP.
2007-07-13 07:33:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
These are all very secure encryption formats. However, you must be very careful not not lose your passwords, or your account password. If somehow you forget your account password, then attempt to gain access by creating a "new" account with the same name, but different password, the "old" account is not accessable. Each account has an individual security identifyer and when you can't access an account a newly created account with the same user name is actually different all together.
Also, choose one password for all of your files. This way you don't have a zillions passwords to try and remember. If you have your account password protected and one password for all your encrypted files and folders you should be fine. So many people forget their password. I see people at computer help groups asking for help in recovering passwords every single day. However, nobody at these groups will help with this because they have no way of being sure the person is actually the owner of said items.
Good luck and much success with which ever encryption program you choose to utilize. Have a great day!
2007-07-13 07:45:05 · answer #2 · answered by Serenity 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As long as it is 512 bit encryption or greater, the average user will not be able to break it, assuming you use a strong key.
There is no way to stop the government from breaking it; A few hours at Fort George Meade could break through the "unbreakable" blowfish... considering that they have 1/4 of the worlds computing power... once they upgrade their power grid at least...
2007-07-13 12:59:30 · answer #3 · answered by SynfulVisions 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with TalentedChimp on this one. But let me take a minute to blow the rumor that Blowfish is considered unbreakable. NO encryption is unbreakable.
2007-07-13 07:48:07 · answer #4 · answered by StPeteFL 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nicely i might say do not attempt the encryption application which at the instant are not stable and likewise do not furnish actual encryption. oftentimes application in recent times comprise dodgy courses or different have defective malicious program subject concerns that make each and every thing worse. to initiate with attempt making use of person friendly application like information Protecto or Folder Lock. wish this allows.
2016-12-14 07:51:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
They are very secure,I use vista manager files & folders encryption and it works great.
2007-07-13 08:45:07 · answer #6 · answered by MH 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋