7 apps I use to lock down, encrypt, and store my private files - and most are free

VeraCrypt is a free, open-source disk encryption software that is available for Linux, MacOS, and Windows. With VeraCrypt, you create a virtual encrypted disk on your internal drive that can then be ...

Microsoft may give your encryption key to law enforcement upon valid request - here's how to keep it safe

Microsoft may give your encryption key to law enforcement upon valid request - here's how to keep it safe ...

Microsoft fixes Outlook bug blocking access to encrypted emails

Microsoft has fixed a known issue that prevented Microsoft 365 customers from opening encrypted emails in classic Outlook ...

Sync files between Windows and Mac using free tools

In this post, we discuss some of the best free tools for syncing files, folders, video and other content between Windows and ...

Microsoft says sure, it'll hand over your encrypted data to the FBI: 'The lesson here is that if you have access to keys, eventually law enforcement is going to come'

"This is private data on a private computer and they made the architectural choice to hold access to that data," said Matt ...

Microsoft confirms it will give your BitLocker encryption keys to the FBI

Some call Microsoft move "simply irresponsible" ...

You Can Turn Your Extra USB Port Into A Master Key - Here's How

Privacy and security concerns are becoming more commonplace as data sharing becomes more commonplace. Here's how to lock down your computer via USB key.
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DEAD#VAX Malware Campaign Deploys AsyncRAT via IPFS-Hosted VHD Phishing Files

DEAD#VAX campaign delivers AsyncRAT via IPFS-hosted VHD phishing files, using fileless memory injection and obfuscated ...
Windows Latest

Windows 11 KB5078127 emergency update (25H2) fixes Outlook POP, PST crashes, unresponsive apps after January 2026 Patch Tuesday

Windows 11 KB5078127 is an 'out-of-band' patch to fix an issue that broke Outlook Classic (POP, PST) after January 2026 Patch ...

I tried making Windows 11’s Copilot a habit. Here’s what stuck (and what didn’t)

Users can already utilise Copilot for texts, research, settings, and creative tasks. We demonstrate the possibilities and ...

Instead of putting your PC at risk using Windows 10, get Windows 11 Pro on sale for $13

TL;DR: Get Windows 11 Pro for $13 (normally $199). Microsoft ended support for Windows 10 last year. If your operating system is out of date, then your computer is at risk, but it’s easy to switch ...