Cryptomator vs. VeraCrypt — which encryption tool is right for you?
We’ve compared both in a detailed breakdown of their use cases, strengths, and key differences — especially when it comes to cloud storage and user-friendliness.
Read the full comparison now: https://cryptomator.org/comparisons/veracrypt-alternative/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=veracrypt-comparison
Meine Datenschutz und Privatsphäre Übersicht 2025, für Jedermann
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#Datenschutz #Privatsphäre #sicherheit #Verschlüsselung
#encryption #WEtell #SoloKey #NitroKey #Email #Cybersecurity #Pixelfed #Massenűberwachung #Leta
#Google #Metadaten #WhatsApp #Threema #Cryptpad #Signal
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Why you should use full-disk encryption
If any of the arguments I make below apply to you, you should use full-disk encryption. I am pretty sure the first argument applies to everyone. The second argument applies at least to everyone in the EU and the US state of California. The third argument applies to everyone again.
You will fail to delete drives properly
Storage media get lost. Most people do not know how to properly delete hard disk content before selling them, or they forget it. In the case of flash drives, or SSDs, standard tools like shred don't work. hdparm may do the trick, but this is not well known. If you are lucky, the manufacturer of you SSH provides a Windows app that lets you delete it securely. Your server does not run on Windows of course.
The law demands it
#GDPR and similar data protection and privacy laws require you to store no #PII (personal data) permanently. You have to anonymize PII or delete it after a few weeks. IP addresses are PII. All servers store IP addresses by default. The GDPR also demands that you use state-of-the-art technology to protect sensitive data. Full disk encryption is the state of the art.
Law enforcement makes "mistakes"
I'm a board member of @Artikel5eV, an organisation that runs relays on the Tor network, including exit relays. Running Tor relays is perfectly legal in Germany. Nevertheless, law enforcement agencies have raided the homes of Artikel 5 e.V. board members twice. Illegally so, as a court confirmed recently. I won't run Tor relays in my home, but there is a good chance that my home will be raided one day unless all police officers and prosecutors decide to obey the law.
There is also a possibility that the rule of law might collapse in your country sooner or later. We are just witnessing it in the USA.
You already mentioned that ordinary thieves can also be a problem.
Encryption is available for free
So what is your case against disk encryption? It is obvious that it alone does not solve all IT security issues, but it is an important building block. #LUKS is reliable free and open-source software for HD encryption. If you are not using Linux, check out #VeraCrypt. The Raspberry Pi 5 comes with hardware acceleration for AES, so there no longer is a noticeable performance penalty for encryption.
Meine Datenschutz und Privatsphäre Übersicht 2025, für die Allgemeinheit 
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VeraCrypt is disk encryption software.
Create virtual encrypted disk within a file.
Encrypt entire partition of storage device.
Decrypted data stored in RAM.
Access encrypted data via Linux/macOS/Windows.
Supports cipher cascades: https://veracrypt.fr/en/Cascades.html
Supports on-the-fly encryption: https://wikipedia.org/wiki/Disk_encryption
Supports plausible deniability: https://veracrypt.fr/en/Plausible%20Deniability.html
Website: https://veracrypt.fr
Mastodon: @veracrypt
Meine Datenschutz und Privatsphäre Übersicht 2025, für die Allgemeinheit
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#Google #Metadaten #WhatsApp #Threema #Cryptpad #Signal
#Hateaid #Cyberstalking #Messenger #Browser #Youtube #NewPipe #Chatkontrolle #nichtszuverbergen #ÜberwachungsKapitalismus #Microsoft #Apple #Windows #Linux #Matrix #Mastodon #Friendica #Fediverse #Mastodir #Loops #2FA #Ransomware #Foss #VeraCrypt #HateAid #Coreboot #Volksverpetzer #Netzpolitik #Digitalisierung #FragdenStaat #Shiftphone #OpenSource #GrapheneOS #CCC #Mail #Mullvad #PGP #GnuPG #DNS #Gaming #linuxgaming #Lutris #Protondb #eOS #Enshittification
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I had to share some of my dankest #Memes I found on my #VeraCrypt USB drive!
Enjoy your Sunday night!
02:25—Good Night #Fediverse! 
#Cifrar archivos, como última opción: consejos para no perder #información valiosa
@kuketzblog Hoffentlich hilft es den Menschen zu verstehen Datensicherheit und Verschlüsselung selbst in die Hand zu nehmen und Tools wie #VeraCrypt, PGP-Keys, #KeePass, @cryptomator , usw. zu nutzen.
VeraCrypt 1.26.20 is out!
Highlights:
Improved performance: SHA-256 acceleration on ARM64
Fixes: Linux Mint auth, Windows driver issues
"Unmount" replaces "Dismount" for consistency
Updated translations
Release notes: https://veracrypt.fr/en/Release%20Notes.html
Downloads: https://veracrypt.fr/en/Downloads.html
#VeraCrypt: update drops 32-bit support on Windows and fixes several security issues
Looking to create my own little private space that syncs my #Android phone and #Arch #Linux devices. The syncing part is no biggie, but is #VeraCrypt and #EDSlite secure and solid applications for this #encryption project of mine? I'm open to other solutions. #TechHelpNeeded
Зашифрованные флешки и переносные hdd, поддерживаются почти всеми линуксами «из коробки».
Если на windows’ах для работы с флешкой использовалось #VeraCrypt или даже #TrueCrypt, то на linux-системах с этой же флешкой можно и через #cryptsetup работать. Без надобности устанавливать дополнительные приложения, сродни того же VeraCrypt.
Подключить целиком зашифрованную флешку:
sudo cryptsetup open --type tcrypt /dev/sdXY myconfidential
sudo mkdir /mnt/secureflash
sudo mount /dev/mapper/myconfidential /mnt/secureflash
sudo umount /mnt/secureflash
sudo cryptsetup close myconfidential
/mnt/secureflash./dev/sdXY числится флешка, то поможет: lsblk -f или что-то схожее, на вкус и цвет более подходящее.Зашифрованные флешки и переносные hdd, поддерживаются почти всеми линуксами «из коробки».
Если на windows’ах использовался #VeraCrypt или даже #TrueCrypt, то на линукс системах работать с этой флешкой можно и cryptsetup.
Подключить целиком зашифрованную флешку:
sudo cryptsetup open --type tcrypt /dev/sdXY myconfidential
Будет запрос пароля для sudo и потом пароль для доступа к зашифрованному разделу. Содержимое доступно после монтирования:
sudo mkdir /mnt/secureflash
sudo mount /dev/mapper/myconfidential /mnt/secureflash
Несколько лет назад #VeraCrypt пришло на замену #TrueCrypt, но поддержка старых контейнеров TrueCrypt’а имеется ещё везде.
Можно поставить удобства ради и VeraCrypt, кросс-платформенное, но если не установлено на машине с линуксом, то это и не проблема.
Прекращение работы с зашифрованным носителем данных:
Выполняется в две команды:
sudo umount /mnt/secureflash
sudo cryptsetup close myconfidential
Точнее в три команды, если удалять ставшим не нужным /mnt/secureflash.
Когда непонятно под каким /dev/sdXY числится флешка, то поможет: lsblk -f или что-то схожее, на вкус и цвет более подходящее.
@tokyo_0 #TrueCrypt is #abandonware with serious security issues.
Use #VeraCrypt or even better: migrate machines to #Linux and use #LUKS / #dmcrypt instead, as it's the best option at hand.
My new video about VeraCrypt just released on @tilvids
From this video, you can get familiar with VeraCrypt, the encryption technology it uses, and how you can use it to create file containers and encrypted partitions
I feel like the goal posts shifted, but yes, full disk encryption is possible when selecting "Something else"/manual partitioning.
It is an advanced topic, and quite involved, so unless you already know what you're doing, or enjoy spending time figuring things out the hard way, I'd recommend an easier route: Install #LinuxMint with no encryption, then use #VeraCrypt to set up full disk encryption.
As for me, I'll give the new #Fedora 41 a spin, it sounds polished!
@gabrielesvelto And anything I share, it goes into an encrypted Veracrypt file first. #Veracrypt #Briar
