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Encryption

Forum discussion tagged with Encryption.
  1. R

    Solved! how to encrypt data storage in pixel 4a phone ?

    Hi guys, There is an option to encrypt the storage in google pixel 4a? besides pin code and fingerprint scan. Thanks for the help :)
  2. D

    Question How to have Bitlocker not prompt user for password?

    Hi, first time posting! I've been scouring the internet trying to figure this out but so far no luck, hoping someone can help. I'm testing BitLocker currently at my work and I've been tasked with with setting it so that the laptops are encrypted, and when someone plugs a flash drive in it will...
  3. J

    Secure voice app needed, not require everyone else use

    I am looking for a secure voice app that allows me to call and receive from anyone. I don't need "end to end" encryption. Mainly concerned about local eavesdropping. It seems all the security apps require the other party to install it as well.
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    Solved! my PC infected with UUDJVU ransome virus

    my PC infected with UUDJVU ransome virus all my files has encrypted with UUDJVU and let me a message to pay them money to restore the files so what should i do ?
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    Solved! Infected by GandCrab 5.0.4 Encryption? [Help] Can we decrypt GandCrab 5.0.3 acyCan we decrypt GandCrab 5.0.4 Encryption?

    Please help me to remove Gandcrab 5.0.4. ---= GANDCRAB V5.0.4 =--- ***********************UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES DO NOT DELETE THIS FILE, UNTIL ALL YOUR DATA IS RECOVERED*********************** *****FAILING TO DO SO, WILL RESULT IN YOUR SYSTEM CORRUPTION, IF THERE ARE DECRYPTION...
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    Solved! Bitlocker encryption problem

    I was running bitlocker (win7) on an external 1500gb HDD and halfway through USB cable got loose and bitlocker launcher/process module crashed or stopped. Now it might be running in "background" but it's not showing on screen since in task manager I see "BdeUISrv.exe" running, but I really...
  7. B

    Solved! how can i fix my encryption unsuccessful .HTC phone

    I tried to reboot, I tried to factory data reset but nothing happened but the same old thing
  8. S

    Solved! Can we decrypt GandCrab 5.0.3 Encryption? [Help]

    GandCrab 5.0.3 ransomware infected my pc now i have removed it in safemode but my pictures and other files are encrypted, so i need to know is decrypting is possible or not?
  9. H

    hi i forgot the pattern lock of my mobile then i sent it to a shop and now when i open it there appears encryption unsuccessfu

    i have problem with my phone . it says encryption unsuccessful. and when i try to reset it and then reboot it then nothing does happen . when the mobile restarts it again says encryption unsuccessful. what should i do now?
  10. G

    New 'Cold Boot' Attack Unlocks Mac, PC Disk Encryption

    If you think your files are safe because you use Microsoft’s BitLocker or Apple’s FileVault to encrypt your hard drive, you might be wrong. New 'Cold Boot' Attack Unlocks Mac, PC Disk Encryption : Read more
  11. N

    how to fix vodafone200 after encrytion unsecsessfull

    fone dont want to reset after unsecsessfull encryption
  12. F

    External drive password without encryption

    I have a USB drive that's used to backup my 'live data'. I have heard of malware that will encrypt all attached drive so I would I'd like to give the the backup drive some extra protection. Encryption would slow down the backups so I'd like to simply have a password to protect against this...
  13. M

    Reading game files through notepad is commonly impossible, why?

    You know, you got the newest game, and you are curious how the code looks like, and you use notepad to check out the game files, but then you see huge characters saying "NULL NULL NULL" in a weird font in black. I'v always though it's encryption, or it's just compiled. But, is there anyway to...
  14. R

    Cannot reset device after its encryption got unsuccessful????

    My Samsung Galaxy J5 handset was displaying encryption unsuccessful i tried to solve it by both ways safe mode and hard reset mode but failed.kindly guide me what to do??
  15. Tanyac

    Free POP Email services that are not US based

    I'm looking for a non-US free email service that works on a VPN, and who doesn't configure their services so they can't be white listed (Eg something ISPs here do). I've put this under privacy because that is the reason I'm looking to close my Yahoo account. I've tried GMX but the service is...
  16. Lutfij

    How To Keep Your Data Secure On Windows Laptop

    Although developers of OSes advertise that their latest offering is technologically advanced and the most secure OS that has ever graced the market, there’s no telling what people on the other end of your system are capable of doing. Give them enough time and they can find an intrusion point...
  17. H

    How to encrypt with Android 7.0

    Have a samsung tablet running Android 7.0 I want to encrypt it but there only seems to be an option for me to encrypt an SD card. Is Android 7.0 encrypted by default? If not how can I encrypt it? Ta
  18. M

    Solved! my question on encryption

    using asymmetric encryption when person A encrypts a message with their public key why cant someone just use their public key in reverse to decrypt that message
  19. S

    Encrypted RAR archive

    Hi guys! I have RAR file. I created there a word doc. The problem is, I locked the archive with a password. After working in Word doc for some time, I closed it. To all notifications about saving, I clicked "yes". However, because the RAR was locked it wasn't updated a word file. So I have 17Kb...
  20. P

    Does Bitlocker effect program performance?

    Hi everyone I am new to encryption and was wondering if having Bitlocker encrypting my WindowsOs drive would effect program performance. The programs I use daily are Sketchbook and Maya. These are also on the same drive as Windows. Their save locations are on a different drive. Thank you for...