Just because you have antivirus software installed on your PC doesn't mean a zero-day Trojan can't steal your personal data. The best encryption software keeps you safe from malware (and the NSA).

There is an abundance of free encryption tools, but if you’re running Windows, BitLocker is the only tool most people need, especially for home use. Although its encryption function is only available ...

In brief: Windows 11 Pro ships with a security feature that could severely hamper your solid-state drive's performance. Fortunately, it is easy enough to turn off but some might not even know it is ...

Your Windows device is likely protected with a passcode — the PIN or password you enter when signing in. For most users, login security prevents unauthorized access ...

Concerns have been raised around the default drive encryption applied with Windows 11 24H2 This is put in place when setting up new PCs, or with fresh installs of Windows 11 24H2 on existing devices ...

I was considering purchasing hard drive encryption software for our consultants' laptops in case they were lost or stolen. Does anyone have any recommendations or tips on what to look for in a good ...

Cypherix, a software company that has made a name for itself by supplying data security solutions for major entities like the Federal Reserve, the Mitsubishi Trust, and Lockheed Martin, has announced ...

Phil Zimmermann, the creator of email encryption software Pretty Good Privacy (PGP), has released Zfone, a VoIP encryption program for Windows. Zfone, which is still ...

PKWare Inc. last week said it’s trying to make it safer for users of its PKZip data compression technology to send and receive files over the Internet by adding new encryption capabilities to the ...

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