It can create a virtual encrypted disk that works just like a regular disk but within a file. It can also encrypt a partition or the entire storage device with pre-boot authentication.
Reviewed by Marcus Holmberg
VeraCrypt
veracrypt.fr 4.6 (10)
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Threat level
Hardened
A hardened pick. Worth the effort once you have chosen to shrink your footprint on purpose. Enough for most people. Threat levels
Our take
The continuation of TrueCrypt and still the reference tool for full-disk and container encryption, with a real party trick in hidden volumes for plausible deniability. The friction is that it is dense and unforgiving: a forgotten password or a botched system-encryption setup can lock you out for good. Right for people encrypting drives and partitions who will read the documentation; overkill if you only need to protect a few files.
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Website at a glance
veracrypt.fr
D score 30
Weak website security headers
Graded by Mozilla HTTP Observatory, tested 13d ago
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Measures the security configuration of the tool's own website, not the privacy of the product itself. A strong tool can still score low here.
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