Several readers responded to last week's column about how Windows 11 automatically encrypts PC data without telling consumers (see tinyurl.com/yv2w9fy4). Those who ...

Legit question. Back in the day using something like TrueCrypt or VeraCrypt imparted such a performance hit that it was almost not worth it. Thats why many of us were happy when bitlocker was ...

In sharp contrast with its approach to privacy, Windows 11 security is in a good place, with no major enshittification issues.

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There’s a new, more secure way to encrypt files in Windows 11, but it’s only an option for building secure applications, not a replacement for BitLocker. Image: Ascannio/Adobe Stock Windows 10 already ...

The good news about Windows 11 automatic encryption is that at least some readers can avoid the problem. In the last two columns, I've warned that Microsoft had set Windows 11 Home and Pro operating ...

An encryption algorithm designed to protect calls on GSM phones has been broken by three cryptographers using only a dual-core, Intel -based Dell Latitude PC running Linux. In a paper released Tuesday ...

Mississauga, Ontario - March 19, 2009 - WinMagic (www.winmagic.com), the innovative leader in disk encryption, today announced it has solved the problems associated with deploying enterprise-class ...

Israeli researchers who have reverse-engineered a critical component of Windows’ encryption technology say attackers could exploit flaws to decipher secured information. Microsoft Corp. has downplayed ...

Companies relying on self-encrypting drives (SEDs) to secure data stored on their employees’ laptops should be aware that this technology is not immune to attack and should carefully consider whether ...