Create virtual encrypted disks
If you are always afraid of exposing yourself on the Internet, encrypt your data now. VeraCrypt protects your files and you from any outsider threats without interrupting your computer’s performance.
Keep it locked down
VeraCrypt enhances security to your data by performing real time encryption. It is free and open-source.
Create a virtual disk and add extra protection to it with VeraCrypt’s encryption. You can choose to encrypt any partition you like or the entire disk. Encrypting file containers like USB is possible too. Mount your encrypted data to a real disk if you want.
The encryption takes place through the whole system, including file names, contents, free space and meta data. This prevents any new developments or intervention from the outside.
VeraCrypt ensures your encryption process is automatic and transparent. The app uses parallelization and pipelining to process data as fast as if they are not encrypted. It handles the encryption process in the background. Thus, enhance security by applying encryption on-the-fly without affecting any current activity.
The program lets you control the encryption process with password or encryption key. In case of an adversary force or attack, VeraCrypt will provide plausible deniability by applying hidden volume or hidden operating system. Both methods are specially designed to make your data undetectable from any threat. Apply them from the beginning boosts your file safety even more.
Where can you run this program?
VeraCrypt is free to download on Windows, MacOS and Linux.
Is there a better alternative?
No. VeraCrypt solves many issues that alternatives such as TrueCrypt or DiskCryptor have. The app also wins in speed by its high number of iterations per encryption.
Our take
Increase security and protect your files from vulnerabilities with VeraCrypt. The program is light but the protection it brings is substantial.
Should you download it?
Yes. Make a habit of encrypting your files and never worry about data leaks again.