Encryption

I have a dell xps 1333 latop. It has dell data encryption tool on it. I typed the password in wrong 3 times and it locked me out. I called dell and they weren't any help. Anyone have an ideas on how to get back in?

Hey, I need help with programming this certain bit of code. I literally just started using Python a few months ago and am a novice at this. This is the description of the challenge: A more secure method of encryption would be to use a keyword. A keyword is the information needed in order to...

why don't AV suites include keystroke encryption, something like keyscrambler? Is it ineffective, or does it have a negative impact on the system? I have kaspersky total security 2016 installed on a windows 10 x64 machine. I also have keyscrambler free version installed. should I uninstall it...

How would I go about encrypting my traffic from my pc to the wifi router so that my search terms and traffic can't be read in case of man in the middle attack? Basically I see that my pc's name, and IP are monitored on the router, which I don't mind, I however don't want my traffic left for...

Hello, we have four laptops in the office from previous employees and they left encryption on laptops. We would like to reformat these and provide to our replacement employees. Could we just format the HD? It asks at boot up? Or are these useless and we have to order new ones?

I'm looking for a good password vault program for my mother to use. I'm looking for something that has good encryption for the stored passwords, can automatically log you into web sites, and does NOT have a subscription. Free of course would be preferred but a one-time payment for something that...

This is one depressing headline to see, as security enthusiast- The World’s Email Encryption Software Relies on One Guy, Who is Going Broke Feel free to discuss. Personally, I'm just going to cross my fingers on some funding. I can't even afford an apartment, let alone donate to help the best...

I am wondering if there are any risks I should know about. I just encrypted my entire brand new Corsair Go and I am wondering if this will be ok? If I shouldn't do this, the way to unencrypt and "restart" would be to erase the entire disk ? Thanks !

Hi everyone. Haven't created an account here yet, but will do that soon. I've used these forums a lot in the past, but never made a post till now. I wish my first post here was more helpful. So here's the situation I have gotten myself into. My HDD is fully encrypted with TrueCrypt, v7.1a with...

I encrypted my windows 7 partition using a usb as key and then also encrypted the usb and the recovery key for windows 7 is in the usb itself. I only have the encryption password I entered while encrypting usb and windows 7. I have Ubuntu installed on a separate partition. What can I do? If I...

I was looking at this website here http://encryption-software-review.toptenreviews.com/ I see all these different encryption software. Besides ease of use ect whats the difference between the different types of encryption? for example the different bit sizes and names. Also is there a way to...

I want to encrypt the drives on my new Alienware X51 to protect me in the event of theft like I do on all my Mac's using Filevault. I decided not to go with 8.1 Pro for the moment because I'm hoping there might be a deal to get Windows 10 Pro cheaper than 8.1 Pro currently is at the launch of...

I have purchased a WD Ultra 2Tb external HDD for backups. This has a single NTFS partitition. WD also gives it's own encryption software which I do not plan to use. I was already doing backups on another 500Gb HDD which was having a 200Gb encrypted TrueCrypt partition (apart from another 300Gb...

A recently discovered (and already patched) flaw in Blackphone's Silent Text app would have let attackers snoop on messages, and more. Serious Blackphone Flaw Let Attackers Decrypt Messages : Read more

I wan't to be able to jot down some notes, user names and passwords in my iphone/ipad and store them safely....I'm not really worried about some industrial espionage...just more geeking out on it. My question is this: In getting an app, installing on my phone what prevents the maker of the app...

The British Prime Minster wants to ban any encryption that can't be accessed by the country's security agencies. British Prime Minister Wants to Ban Secure Messaging : Read more

I tried to encrypt the whole disk using system partition creation tool. When I tried creating the rescue disc Windows gave me an 8004005 error when it tried to verify the burn. I tried another disc and got the same error. So, I tried a 3rd Party burning program called ImgBurn. This time I chose...

I am trying to work on a wireless backup scheme (yes it is technically my new years resolution). I want a way to backup my data to another computer encrypted (before it leaves). I am not exactly sure how to do this. I do not have bitlocker and I am hoping to do this for as little money as...

The latest form of encrypting ransomware holds victims' computer files for ransom -- but offers to unlock one 'hostage' file for free. New Ransomware Lets One File Go Free, Then Wants Cash : Read more

FBI Director James Comey told a Washington audience that the privacy features of Android and iOS devices would let criminals go free. FBI Head: Apple, Google Encryption Leads to 'Dark Place' : Read more