VeraCrypt – An Alternative Encryption Software of TrueCrypt

As announced earlier, TrueCrypt may contain unfixed security issues.

At present, there are several alternatives of open source software which can replace TrueCrypt, one of which is VeraCrypt — the alternative encryption software that provides a comprehensive solution to most security issues. Besides its feature to solve most vulnerabilities and security issues found in TrueCrypt, it is also available for Windows, Mac and Linux platform.

VeraCrypt makes use of highly secured encryption ciphers such as AES, Serpent and Twofish and their combinations to encrypt data. Users can use it to create encrypted volume or to encrypt a partition or entire drive.

ICTO website provides users a step-by-step guide for using the embedded encryption tools on Windows and Mac. For further information, please visit: http://www.umac.mo/icto/intranet/security/encrypt_veracrypt_e.html

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