Reader Question: Which Encryption Software Do I Use?
A Cryptlogon reader recently asked about the encryption software:
For full disk encryption, I use TrueCrypt. Whether or not you believe that TrueCrypt can protect your data from all attackers, when used properly, it can definitely protect your data from attackers that you are likely to encounter; for example, your children, thieves, your local and national police forces, etc.
For more about Truecrypt, see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TrueCrypt
For email, I use the outstanding Enigmail frontend to GPG, which is fully integrated with Thunderbird.
For more on Enigmail, see http://enigmail.mozdev.org/home/index.php.html
I’m not going to get into the of the ifs-ands-and-buts related to this, but let it suffice to say that there are many. In general, though, it’s like I said above: If the attacker is the kid down the street or the pigs, this stuff can make your data relatively secure.
With backup from a digital rights groups, the woman is arguing that being forced to provide her password violates the Fifth Amendment’s protection against forced self-incrimination.
Rightardia hopes that the woman prevails in court. We cannot think of a legal basis for the government to force you to reveal your password.
If the police come into your home or business with a search warrant, they will tell you that your cooperation will limit the time of their stay.
Eventually they will ask you for your passwords. Rightardia's advice is to remain silent. Any information you provide to the police will be used against you.
Most attorneys would give you the same advice.
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