Security - Encryption/Decryption (25)

TrueCrypt creates and opens secure volumes that function like an attached drive, making it possible to move files to and from a secure place, as well as open and run. Additional security features include support for key files and hidden volumes inside regular ones (for plausible deniability) for higher security, as well as hardware acceleration and benchmark tools for speed.

Supports a range of encryption algorithms including AES, Serpent, and Twofish, as well as combinations (e.g. Serpent + Twofish) in the event that one of them is eventually cracked.

Note: This program may have unfixed security vulnerabilities.  As version 7.2 only allows the opening of TrueCrypt volumes, not their creation, we are linking to a mirrror of Version 7.1a.

Eclipse quickly encrypts/decrypt text, useful for adding security to instant messaging and email conversations. A customizable hotkey system (by default Ctrl+Shift+E) works on highlighted text to copy encrypted text to the clipboard after prompting for a password. Secure text can then be pasted into any editor or application and then decrypted via the same method.

The program is an interface for a command-line utility called MySecret, which uses the Blowfish encryption algorithm. Eclipse is written in AutoHotkey.

MAXA Crypt Mobile allows anyone to easily encrypt files, directory trees, and text. Multiple files can be encrypted and compressed into a single file. Uses the 256-bit AES algorithm.

Adware note: the program shows an "about" page at startup with advertisements for other MAXA tools.

MAXA Text-2-EXE is a self-contained encrypted notes program allowing you to hide secure information such as serial numbers, passwords, phone numbers, etc. The program interface is a normal text editor with the added ability to save to an encrypted file. No program is necessary to open the file as each file is saved as an executable file, eliminating the need for an external viewer.

Adware note: the program shows an "about" page at startup with advertisements for other MAXA tools.

Claims use of AES 256-bit encryption.

removableTrezor creates an encrypted data store (a so-called vault or trezor). These password protected stores may be stored in several places (located on several discs, or even several computers). It is a one-user application, and may only be run from one single computer.

Note: Main site is offline -- looking for site mirrors.

LockNote works in two ways: it is a notepad that encrypts everything you put inside and also creates copies of itself when you drag-drop a text file into it. You end up with a new EXE that displays the content of that text file when run using the correct password.

FreeOTFE, named for "on-the-fly disk encryption" creates one or more encrypted virtual disks using numerous available encryption algorithms (e.g. AES, Twofish, Serpent, and many more), and can be used to encrypt entire partitions. A separate application that doesn't require administrative rights called FreeOTFE Explorer is also available from the same site, using an Explorer-like interface (see version comparison).

64-bit users: FreeOTFE Explorer is functional, but Windows 7 64-bit users cannot use FreeOTFE as the drivers are unsigned.

Note: On startup, you will receive a message asking you to use portable mode drivers to start the virtual disk drivers (you need administrator rights to do this, otherwise the menu item will be grayed out). When you shutdown the program, you will also be given the option to stop the virtual disk drivers.

Note: Site offline -- linking to Sourceforge mirror.

fSekrit is a notepad that encrypts saved information in self-contained executable (.EXE) files. Created files don't need fSekrit and can be access by simply double-clicking the item and entering the correct password.

Uses the widely recognized 256-bit AES encryption and unencrypted data is never saved to disk, making it even more secure.

Functional in 64-bit.

Omziff is a security tool with a variety of functions including encryption, random password generation, file splitting and simple file shredding.

Available encryption algorithms include Blowfish, Cast128, Gost, IDEA, Misty1, AES/Rijndael and Twofish.

NOTE: Xtort.net offline; redirected to Softpedia.