The free, open-source TrueCrypt file encryption program allows you to create encrypted container files for protecting sensitive data. These container files appear just like any other file, which ...

Notepad text files are very handy and useful for noting things down. But have you ever thought about the security of the notepad files? Security is a must, and a Notepad text file offers no security ...

Encryption is the matter of safety, I've always said. If you want to keep movies, pictures and other files under a safe lock, choose a password protective software from our guide.

In a time of utter chaos around the world, hackers are constantly trying to create more by trying to access your data. While nothing is 100% secure, keeping your sensitive data in encrypted files is a ...

Jeff Hudgins removed the hard drive from a dying computer, and via USB plugged it into a new PC. But he can’t access his files. They’re encrypted. I don’t like Windows’ Encrypted File System (EFS), ...

Close the Certificate Manager. Right-click the encrypted text file containing the message you'd like to read. Select "Open with" and click "TextPad" to open it in TextPad.

You keep selected files or folders encrypted on your internal drive. But are they protected when you use an online backup service?

If you want to protect sensitive data -- especially if you’re sending it via email or via an online service -- one of these programs can help. While safeguarding personal and business data has always ...

If you're looking for the easiest way to encrypt files on your Chromebook, here is a great add-on to make the task incredibly simple.

True story: A friend of mine—a programmer I’ll call Annie—came home one day to find her new town house burglarized. Among the stolen items was the PowerBook she used for work. While she hoped that the ...