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@ -17,14 +17,16 @@ The options listed here are multi-platform and great for creating encrypted back
**VeraCrypt** is a source-available freeware utility used for on-the-fly encryption. It can create a virtual encrypted disk within a file, encrypt a partition, or encrypt the entire storage device with pre-boot authentication.
[Homepage](https://veracrypt.fr){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://veracrypt.fr){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://veracrypt.fr/en/Documentation.html){ .card-link title=Documentation}
[:octicons-code-16:](https://veracrypt.fr/code/){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://veracrypt.fr/en/Donation.html){ .card-link title=Contribute }
??? downloads
- [:fontawesome-brands-windows: Windows](https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Downloads.html)
- [:fontawesome-brands-apple: macOS](https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Downloads.html)
- [:fontawesome-brands-linux: Linux](https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Downloads.html)
- [:fontawesome-brands-git: Source](https://www.veracrypt.fr/code)
[:fontawesome-brands-windows:](https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Downloads.html){ .card-link title=Windows }
[:fontawesome-brands-apple:](https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Downloads.html){ .card-link title=macOS }
[:fontawesome-brands-linux:](https://www.veracrypt.fr/en/Downloads.html){ .card-link title=Linux }
VeraCrypt is a fork of the discontinued TrueCrypt project. According to its developers, security improvements have been implemented and issues raised by the initial TrueCrypt code audit have been addressed.
@ -40,18 +42,21 @@ Truecrypt has been [audited a number of times](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tru
**Cryptomator** is an encryption solution designed for privately saving files to any cloud provider. It allows you to create vaults that are stored on a virtual drive, the contents of which are encrypted and synced with your cloud storage provider.
[Homepage](https://cryptomator.org){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [Privacy Policy](https://cryptomator.org/privacy){ .md-button }
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://cryptomator.org){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://cryptomator.org/privacy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://docs.cryptomator.org/){ .card-link title=Documentation}
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/cryptomator){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://cryptomator.org/donate/){ .card-link title=Contribute }
??? downloads
- [:fontawesome-brands-windows: Windows](https://cryptomator.org/downloads)
- [:fontawesome-brands-apple: macOS](https://cryptomator.org/downloads)
- [:fontawesome-brands-linux: Linux](https://cryptomator.org/downloads)
- [:pg-flathub: Flatpak](https://flathub.org/apps/details/org.cryptomator.Cryptomator)
- [:fontawesome-brands-google-play: Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.cryptomator)
- [:pg-f-droid: F-Droid](https://cryptomator.org/android)
- [:fontawesome-brands-app-store-ios: App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cryptomator-2/id1560822163)
- [:fontawesome-brands-github: Source](https://github.com/cryptomator)
[:fontawesome-brands-windows:](https://cryptomator.org/downloads){ .card-link title=Windows }
[:fontawesome-brands-apple:](https://cryptomator.org/downloads){ .card-link title=macOS }
[:fontawesome-brands-linux:](https://cryptomator.org/downloads){ .card-link title=Linux }
[:pg-flathub:](https://flathub.org/apps/details/org.cryptomator.Cryptomator){ .card-link title=Flatpak }
[:fontawesome-brands-google-play:](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.cryptomator){ .card-link title="Google Play" }
[:fontawesome-brands-android:](https://cryptomator.org/android){ .card-link title=Android }
[:fontawesome-brands-app-store-ios:](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/cryptomator-2/id1560822163){ .card-link title="App Store" }
Cryptomator utilizes AES-256 encryption to encrypt both files and filenames. Cryptomator cannot encrypt some metadata such as access, modification, and creation timestamps, nor the number and size of files and folders.
@ -67,14 +72,15 @@ Cryptomator's documentation details its intended [security target](https://docs.
**Picocrypt** is a small and simple encryption tool that provides modern encryption. Picocrypt uses the secure XChaCha20 cipher and the Argon2id key derivation function to provide a high level of security. It uses Go's standard x/crypto modules for its encryption features.
[Project Info](https://github.com/HACKERALERT/Picocrypt#readme){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-repo-16: Repository](https://github.com/HACKERALERT/Picocrypt){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/HACKERALERT/Picocrypt){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://opencollective.com/picocrypt){ .card-link title=Contribute }
??? downloads
- [:fontawesome-brands-windows: Windows](https://github.com/HACKERALERT/Picocrypt/releases)
- [:fontawesome-brands-apple: macOS](https://github.com/HACKERALERT/Picocrypt/releases)
- [:fontawesome-brands-linux: Linux](https://github.com/HACKERALERT/Picocrypt/releases)
- [:fontawesome-brands-github: Source](https://github.com/HACKERALERT/Picocrypt)
[:fontawesome-brands-windows:](https://github.com/HACKERALERT/Picocrypt/releases){ .card-link title=Windows }
[:fontawesome-brands-apple:](https://github.com/HACKERALERT/Picocrypt/releases){ .card-link title=macOS }
[:fontawesome-brands-linux:](https://github.com/HACKERALERT/Picocrypt/releases){ .card-link title=Linux }
## OS Full Disk Encryption
@ -88,7 +94,7 @@ Modern operating systems include [FDE](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Disk_encryp
**BitLocker** is the full volume encryption solution bundled with Microsoft Windows. The main reason we recommend it is because of its [use of TPM](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/information-protection/tpm/how-windows-uses-the-tpm). [ElcomSoft](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ElcomSoft), a forensics company, has written about it in [Understanding BitLocker TPM Protection](https://blog.elcomsoft.com/2021/01/understanding-BitLocker-tpm-protection/).
[Overview](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/information-protection/BitLocker/BitLocker-overview){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/security/information-protection/BitLocker/BitLocker-overview){ .card-link title=Documentation}
BitLocker is [only supported](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/turn-on-device-encryption-0c453637-bc88-5f74-5105-741561aae838) on Pro, Enterprise, and Education editions of Windows. It can be enabled on Home editions provided that they meet the prerequisites.
@ -133,7 +139,7 @@ BitLocker is [only supported](https://support.microsoft.com/en-us/windows/turn-o
**FileVault** is the on-the-fly volume encryption solution built into macOS. FileVault is recommended because it [leverages](https://support.apple.com/guide/security/volume-encryption-with-filevault-sec4c6dc1b6e/web) hardware security capabilities present on an Apple silicon SoC or T2 Security Chip.
[Article](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT204837){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://support.apple.com/guide/mac-help/encrypt-mac-data-with-filevault-mh11785/mac){ .card-link title=Documentation}
We recommend storing a local recovery key in a secure place as opposed to utilizing iCloud FileVault recovery. As well, FileVault should be enabled **after** a complete macOS installation as more pseudorandom number generator ([PRNG](https://support.apple.com/guide/security/random-number-generation-seca0c73a75b/web)) [entropy](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Entropy_(computing)) will be available.
@ -145,7 +151,9 @@ We recommend storing a local recovery key in a secure place as opposed to utiliz
**LUKS** is the default FDE method for Linux. It can be used to encrypt full volumes, partitions, or create encrypted containers.
[Project Wiki](https://gitlab.com/cryptsetup/cryptsetup/-/wikis/home){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://gitlab.com/cryptsetup/cryptsetup/-/blob/main/README.md){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://gitlab.com/cryptsetup/cryptsetup/-/wikis/home){ .card-link title=Documentation}
[:octicons-code-16:](https://gitlab.com/cryptsetup/cryptsetup/){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
??? example "Creating and opening encrypted containers"
@ -182,15 +190,15 @@ Browser-based encryption can be useful when you need to encrypt a file but canno
**Hat.sh** is a web application that provides secure client-side file encryption in your browser. It can also be self-hosted and is useful if you need to encrypt a file but cannot install any software on your device due to organizational policies.
[Homepage](https://hat.sh){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
??? downloads
- [:fontawesome-brands-github: Source](https://github.com/sh-dv/hat.sh)
[:octicons-globe-16: Website](https://hat.sh){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://hat.sh/about/){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://hat.sh/about/){ .card-link title=Documentation}
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/sh-dv/hat.sh){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
:octicons-heart-16:{ .card-link title="Donations methods can be found at the bottom of the website" }
## Command-line
Tools with command-line interfaces are useful for intergrating [shell scripts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell_script).
Tools with command-line interfaces are useful for integrating [shell scripts](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shell_script).
### Kryptor
@ -200,14 +208,17 @@ Tools with command-line interfaces are useful for intergrating [shell scripts](h
**Kryptor** is a free and open source file encryption and signing tool that makes use of modern and secure cryptographic algorithms. It aims to be a better version of [age](https://github.com/FiloSottile/age) and [Minisign](https://jedisct1.github.io/minisign/) to provide a simple, easier alternative to GPG.
[Homepage](https://www.kryptor.co.uk){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [Privacy Policy](https://www.kryptor.co.uk/features#privacy){ .md-button }
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://www.kryptor.co.uk){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://www.kryptor.co.uk/features#privacy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://www.kryptor.co.uk/tutorial){ .card-link title=Documentation}
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/samuel-lucas6/Kryptor){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://www.kryptor.co.uk/#donate){ .card-link title=Contribute }
??? downloads
- [:fontawesome-brands-windows: Windows](https://www.kryptor.co.uk)
- [:fontawesome-brands-apple: macOS](https://www.kryptor.co.uk)
- [:fontawesome-brands-linux: Linux](https://www.kryptor.co.uk)
- [:fontawesome-brands-github: Source](https://github.com/samuel-lucas6/Kryptor)
[:fontawesome-brands-windows:](https://www.kryptor.co.uk){ .card-link title=Windows }
[:fontawesome-brands-apple:](https://www.kryptor.co.uk){ .card-link title=macOS }
[:fontawesome-brands-linux:](https://www.kryptor.co.uk){ .card-link title=Linux }
### Tomb
@ -217,11 +228,10 @@ Tools with command-line interfaces are useful for intergrating [shell scripts](h
**Tomb** is an is a command-line shell wrapper for LUKS. It supports steganography via [third-party tools](https://github.com/dyne/Tomb#how-does-it-work).
[Homepage](https://www.dyne.org/software/tomb){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
??? downloads
- [:fontawesome-brands-github: Source](https://github.com/dyne/Tomb)
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://www.dyne.org/software/tomb){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://github.com/dyne/Tomb/wiki){ .card-link title=Documentation}
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/dyne/Tomb){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://www.dyne.org/donate){ .card-link title=Contribute }
## OpenPGP
@ -245,15 +255,17 @@ When encrypting with PGP, you have the option to configure different options in
**GnuPG** is a GPL-licensed alternative to the PGP suite of cryptographic software. GnuPG is compliant with [RFC 4880](https://tools.ietf.org/html/rfc4880), which is the current IETF specification of OpenPGP. The GnuPG project has been working on an [updated draft](https://datatracker.ietf.org/doc/draft-ietf-openpgp-crypto-refresh/) in an attempt to modernize OpenPGP. GnuPG is a part of the Free Software Foundation's GNU software project and has received major [funding](https://gnupg.org/blog/20220102-a-new-future-for-gnupg.html) from the German government.
[Homepage](https://gnupg.org){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [Privacy Policy](https://gnupg.org/privacy-policy.html){ .md-button }
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://gnupg.org){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://gnupg.org/privacy-policy.html){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://gnupg.org/documentation/index.html){ .card-link title=Documentation}
[:octicons-code-16:](https://git.gnupg.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?p=gnupg.git){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
??? downloads
- [:fontawesome-brands-windows: Windows](https://gpg4win.org/download.html)
- [:fontawesome-brands-apple: macOS](https://gpgtools.org)
- [:fontawesome-brands-linux: Linux](https://gnupg.org/download/index.html#binary)
- [:fontawesome-brands-google-play: Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.sufficientlysecure.keychain)
- [:fontawesome-brands-git: Source](https://git.gnupg.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?p=gnupg.git)
[:fontawesome-brands-windows:](https://gpg4win.org/download.html){ .card-link title=Windows }
[:fontawesome-brands-apple:](https://gpgtools.org){ .card-link title=macOS }
[:fontawesome-brands-linux:](https://gnupg.org/download/index.html#binary){ .card-link title=Linux }
[:fontawesome-brands-google-play:](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.sufficientlysecure.keychain){ .card-link title="Google Play" }
### GPG4win
@ -263,12 +275,15 @@ When encrypting with PGP, you have the option to configure different options in
**GPG4win** is a package for Windows from [Intevation and g10 Code](https://gpg4win.org/impressum.html). It includes [various tools](https://gpg4win.org/about.html) that can assist you in using GPG on Microsoft Windows. The project was initiated and originally [funded by](https://web.archive.org/web/20190425125223/https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/news/government-used-cryptography) Germany's Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) in 2005.
[Homepage](https://gpg4win.org){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [Privacy Policy](https://gpg4win.org/privacy-policy.html){ .md-button }
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://gpg4win.org){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://gpg4win.org/privacy-policy.html){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://gpg4win.org/documentation.html){ .card-link title=Documentation}
[:octicons-code-16:](https://git.gnupg.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?p=gpg4win.git;a=summary){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
[:octicons-heart-16:](https://gpg4win.org/donate.html){ .card-link title=Contribute }
??? downloads
- [:fontawesome-brands-windows: Windows](https://gpg4win.org/download.html)
- [:fontawesome-brands-git: Source](https://git.gnupg.org/cgi-bin/gitweb.cgi?p=gpg4win.git;a=summary)
[:fontawesome-brands-windows:](https://gpg4win.org/download.html){ .card-link title=Windows }
### GPG Suite
@ -284,12 +299,14 @@ When encrypting with PGP, you have the option to configure different options in
We recommend taking a look at their [First steps](https://gpgtools.tenderapp.com/kb/how-to/first-steps-where-do-i-start-where-do-i-begin-setup-gpgtools-create-a-new-key-your-first-encrypted-email) and [Knowledge base](https://gpgtools.tenderapp.com/kb) for support.
[Homepage](https://gpgtools.org){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [Privacy Policy](https://gpgtools.org/privacy){ .md-button }
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://gpgtools.org){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://gpgtools.org/privacy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://gpgtools.tenderapp.com/kb){ .card-link title=Documentation}
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/GPGTools){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
??? downloads
- [:fontawesome-brands-apple: macOS](https://gpgtools.org)
- [:fontawesome-brands-git: Source](https://github.com/GPGTools)
[:fontawesome-brands-apple:](https://gpgtools.org){ .card-link title=macOS }
### OpenKeychain
@ -299,12 +316,15 @@ When encrypting with PGP, you have the option to configure different options in
**OpenKeychain** is an Android implementation of GnuPG. It's commonly required by mail clients, such as [K-9 Mail](email-clients.md#k-9-mail), and other Android apps to provide encryption support. Cure53 completed a [security audit](https://www.openkeychain.org/openkeychain-3-6) of OpenKeychain 3.6 in October 2015. Technical details about the audit and OpenKeychain's solutions can be found [here](https://github.com/open-keychain/open-keychain/wiki/cure53-Security-Audit-2015).
[Homepage](https://www.openkeychain.org){ .md-button .md-button--primary } [Privacy Policy](https://www.openkeychain.org/help/privacy-policy){ .md-button }
[:octicons-home-16: Homepage](https://www.openkeychain.org){ .md-button .md-button--primary }
[:octicons-eye-16:](https://www.openkeychain.org/help/privacy-policy){ .card-link title="Privacy Policy" }
[:octicons-info-16:](https://www.openkeychain.org/faq/){ .card-link title=Documentation}
[:octicons-code-16:](https://github.com/open-keychain/open-keychain){ .card-link title="Source Code" }
:octicons-heart-16:{ .card-link title="Donations can be made within the app" }
??? downloads
- [:fontawesome-brands-google-play: Google Play](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.sufficientlysecure.keychain)
- [:pg-f-droid: F-Droid](https://f-droid.org/packages/org.sufficientlysecure.keychain/)
- [:fontawesome-brands-git: Source](https://github.com/open-keychain/open-keychain)
[:fontawesome-brands-google-play:](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.sufficientlysecure.keychain){ .card-link title="Google Play" }
[:pg-f-droid:](https://f-droid.org/packages/org.sufficientlysecure.keychain/){ .card-link title=F-Droid }
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