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Encryption Software

Discussion in 'General Software' started by N3, Jul 21, 2014.

  1. N3

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    Is it worthwhile to install encryption software? My sunday newspaper had an article about the benefits of encryption software. They suggested the paid or free version of "Cypherix". http://www.cypherix.com/. The article also mentioned that if you forget your password you're in trouble. I'm wondering if the above software is basically for online banking/investment business?
     
    N3, Jul 21, 2014
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    I have never had the need to install any encryption software, so am unable to comment from experience on the software you mention.
    I can see that encryption is very worthwhile for business's ... especially when storing customer details, sensitive material etc.
    But is a normal household system worth going to all that trouble? ..... i suppose it all depends on what you have on your system.
     
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    Having just read Starbucks post, a thought struck me that if for example you use a multitude of passwords for each website log in, or passwords for other purposes, which is advisable any way, you could keep them on a document file, then encrypt it using a good strong but easily remembered encryption password. Same of course for any document containing sensitive data such as full banking details etc. Even the wife's birthday. :biggrin:

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