I encrypt my files before uploading them to the cloud. The reason is that cloud services promise security, but they're not impenetrable. After seeing several high-profile breaches, I developed my ...

After reading my article on encrypting sensitive data, Ian Cooper asked if it was safe “to use one of these encryption tools in conjunction with an online backup service?” [Have a tech question? Ask ...

VSEncryptor is a very easy-to-use encryption tool which allows you to encrypt any type of file or text. With VSEncryptor you can encrypt a file with a password – but remember – you can decrypt the ...

Snoopers and thieves can easily access files and passwords on your computer, even without your Windows password. All they have to do is insert a special disc (such as ...

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 ...