Encryption

If Encryption Is The Magic Bullet, Why Doesn’t Everyone Use It?

Google Releases SSL Search

Google just released SSL Search to beta. Earlier today, it was being selectively rolled out and wasn't available to everyone. It appears to be more widely available now; at least, it works for me. With end-to-end SSL encryption, your searches are now completely private. Here's what Google has to...

Software for Secure Computing: Hivelogic’s Enkoder Form

Symantec Buys PGP and GuardianEdge

Symantec Corporation announced today that it has signed agreements to acquire PGP Corporation and GuardianEdge Technologies, Inc. PGP Corporation needs little introduction as a global leader in...

Security Risk of Digital Copiers

Software for Secure Computing: dsCrypt

I found this nifty little encryption utility on Gizmo's Freeware Reviews site and immediately fell in love with it. It's lightweight (25K), fast and easy to use. Double click the single executable and a small box appears (see below)....

Software for Secure Computing: LockNote

Steganos GmbH (Germany) provides LockNote for free so you can encrypt sensitive information in text files. LockNote is open source and is based upon open source technologies, e.g. the certified CryptoPP program library for strong encryption. The...

Golden Rule #10: Store Your Backups Securely

Trust Only https:// on Form Pages

How often, when you log into a site that requires a username and password, to you check to see if the connection is secure? You probably don't give it a second thought. Most people don't. For many sites, like newspapers, online magazines, etc., it probably doesn't matter much. Who cares if someone...

Free Encryption Tool for the Absentminded