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Ask HN: Alternative for Truecrypt

17 pointsby GBiTalmost 11 years ago
Due to recent events with Truecrypt security, what alternatives and tools we have for secure disk encryption?

6 comments

tptacekalmost 11 years ago
If you're using a Mac, Filevault 2 is sector-level AES-XTS with a solid user interface and good performance.
buro9almost 11 years ago
My scenario is simply replacing TrueCrypt volumes.<p>I use TrueCrypt volumes to store personal files like scans of passport, credit card info, 2FA codes, etc.<p>These volumes are then on NAS or USB sticks, though a couple are in Dropbox for emergency remote access (those 2FA codes).<p>I primarily access everything via Linux, but the emergency scenario means I would like to be able to access via Windows and&#x2F;or Mac.<p>I&#x27;m looking for super-simple, and ideally packaged binaries that do not need elevated privileges to run... as these deal with the emergency scenarios.
enscralmost 11 years ago
I have been trying out alternatives for more than 1 year and I feel nothing good &amp; reliable exists for Windows (other than BitLocker - need to upgrade to enterprise&#x2F;utimate&#x2F;pro). The feature set of Truecrypt was pretty neat.<p>I doubt there&#x27;ll be a good alternative anytime soon. I&#x27;m guessing the data is sensitive enough that you don&#x27;t want to experiment with tools that aren&#x27;t widely adopted.
runjakealmost 11 years ago
Mac: FileVault for FDE, encrypted disk images for files.<p>Linux: dm-crypt for FDE, gpg for files -- or dm-crypt with loopback volumes.<p>Windows: BitLocker for FDE (unless you are a potential US IC target, but then why would you use an OS from a company who has a proven history of being eager to work with the US IC), gpg for files.
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ph5ilalmost 11 years ago
Anyone know if a group is organizing to take on dev for Truecrypt?
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higherpurposealmost 11 years ago
I&#x27;d like to see one based on Threefish&#x27; 1024-bit blocks.
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