ENCRYPTION - FREE SOFTWARE

F-PROT DESKTOP ENCRYPTION Version 2

This encrypts files and folders on your computer. Easy to use. Strong encryption. It is critical when using this kind of product to make the password as long as possible. The password is usually easier to break than the encryption. (I wonder how many people will be encrypting their stolen shareware?) Free for non-commercial use. (1.5MB) freeware.

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SCRAMDISK

Scramdisk can create virtual disks with a choice of a number of 'industry standard' encryption algorithms. A unique encryption product. (126KB)

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EBAK

Can encrypt and of course decrypt files. Has one of the easier ways of encrypting email messages I've seen. Not strong encryption. (1.1MB)

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SECURITY MANAGER

SecurityManager 99 is an application for encrypting individual files and the contents of entire folders using the DES method (Data Encryption Standard). When data is encrypted the original files are automatically overwritten, making it impossible to restore their contents with file utilities. (1.1MB)

DOWNLOAD added Oct 12 '99

IRON KEY

Iron key creates self extracting encrypted executables so the person you send them to doesn't need the software. Just the password. (790KB)

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FINECRYPT

Professional encryption tool which provides highly secure encryption with a single mouse click without entering password or key; encrypts files, folders and whole directory trees; creates encrypted archives; creates self-extracting encrypted executables which can be decrypted without FineCrypt; encrypts with password and with key; key manager; file manager; session keys and passwords; wipe utility; statistical analysis of ciphertext; 10 encryption algorithms; 4 encryption modes; full integration with Windows shell. (4.9MB)

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EASYCRYPTO

You can encrypt both standalone files and entire folders. The high level of security is ensured by using the well-known unbeatable 128-bit key BlowFish algorithm. You can also add several files or entire folders to an encrypted EasyCrypto ZIP file. When you send this type of archive to someone, the recipient just needs to install EasyCrypto to extract the folders. Free for personal use. (1.7MB)

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HIT MAIL PRIVACY

Creates and reads text messages encrypted and hidden in photos and other computer images. 4t HIT Mail Privacy will use strong encrypting algorithm (128 bit) to make communications safe. (930KB)

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AXCRYPT

Strong file encryption, integrated with Windows Explorer. Encrypt, compress, decrypt, wipe, view and edit with a few mouse clicks. Cryptographic primitives are AES-128 and SHA-1. Secure memory handling - no keys or data in the paging file. (230KB)

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RIPCODER

Uses DES+ encoding for strong encryption. Deletes source file if needed. (804KB)

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SECURETASK

Professional task manager, with which you can automatically perform various security-related tasks on your computer, such as: automatic encryption, automatical wiping, automatic system cleanup. (2.2MB)

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IOPUS SECURE EMAIL ATTACHMENTS

With iOpus Secure Email Attachments you can send self-decrypting archives that "unpack" themselves. The recipient just double clicks on the file and enters the password at the prompt displayed. The original files are then decrypted, extracted and written to your disk automatically. Uses 448 bit encryption. (551KB)

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AES CRYPTER

Drag and drop files for instant encryption. Key length and block size can be chosen between 128 bit, 192 bit and 256 bit (strong crypting). (546KB)

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BMPPACKER

Hides data in encrypted for in images like .bmp's. (1.1MB)

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ICE ENCRYPT

ICE Encrypt is a simple files/folder encrypting program. ICE Encrypt uses ICESafe for encryption algorithm. (205KB)

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NOSEE

NoSee is a file encrypt/decrypt program. NoSee is intended to encrypt files that you select so that if your computer is stolen or sent in for repairs, or if your backup medium falls into the wrong hands, your sensitive data will not be available. (90KB)

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BCARCHIVE

Create compressed and encrypted archive file protected by password. Create compressed and encrypted archive file encrypted by public key of another user. The user can run the program on a computer where BCArchive is not installed and get the data extracted. (2MB)

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MY PLANET A2

Strong encryption archival software. Creates encrypted and compressed archives protected with a password. Can also encrypt individual files. A2 supports various encryption algorithms in CBC mode, including AES up to 256 bit. Key generation based on PKCS5 and SHA256. Advanced command-line encryption tool. Requires .NET. (1.3MB)

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CHAOS MASH

Chaos Mash is an encryption utility that let's you scramble any type of data. Encrypt any sort of file on your computer. haos Mash will output any file of your choosing into encrypted data. Chaos Mash does not require installation, simply copy it to the hard drive to run. Choose from 30 types of encryption methods. Use these methods with keys you create to keep your data safe. (80KB)

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ANA'S CRYPTMATE LE

Store encrypted images and other files and view them easily and securely. Stores files in strong encrypted archives. File names, size, and data are encrypted. The individual file boundaries cannot be distinguished. Each file and the archive head directory are encrypted with different keys. On-the-fly instant decryption for images and text. Requires .NET (126KB)

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ADVANCED FILE SECURITY

Encryption of all file-types. DES(Data Encryption Standard). Password-Encryption (easy to use and to remember). (1.8MB)

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SECURE TEXT ENCRYPTION

Secure text encryption allows you to use a cypher code to keep all of your personal information encrypted in one text file. (1.4MB)

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WINGUARD PRO

Secure your computer by password protecting your Windows applications, programs and EXE files. Plus, protect your data with encryption for your files, folders and drives - directly from Windows Explorer. (611KB)

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FREEOTFE

FreeOTFE: "on-the-fly" transparent disk encryption program for PCs (MS Windows 2000/XP) and PDAs (Windows Mobile 2003/2005). Using this software, you can create one or more "virtual disks" on your computer - anything written to these disks is automatically, and securely, encrypted before being stored on your computers hard drive. (778KB)

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SECURE DATA ORGANIZER

Securely store and organize and your usernames, passwords and other personal data. (4.2MB)

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ENCRYPT FILES

Encrypt your files and folders and password protect them. Free for personal use. (1.3MB)

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SECUREFILE

With SecureFile, you can encrypt files of any type, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint documents. Even your photo and Video documents can be protected with a click of the mouse. (780KB)

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XIDIE

By combining cryptography with steganography, by using strong compression algorithms, well recognized and new encryption algorithms, classic and new steganographic techniques, standard deleting methods, Xidie security suite is one of the top software steganography and encryption application. Free for non-commercial use. (6.2MB)

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KR-ENCRYPTION

KR-File Encryption can encrypt and protect your important files & data. Uses the powerfull "Blowfish" cryptographic algorithm, designed in 1993 by Bruce Schneier. (1.3MB)

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POLAR CRYPTO LIGHT

Polar Crypto Light is an ActiveX control which seamlessly adds encryption features to your Windows applications. Yet it incorporates full strength, up to 256-bit key, symmetric AES encryption. (6.1MB)

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JOSUIGO

File Encription/Decription with asymmetric key. Encrypt files with recipient's public key before you attach and send files via e-mail. When the encrypted file is received, decrypt files by your private key. (986KB)

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SECURECRYPT

SecureCRYPT offers a safe, free and easy solution to all your privacy concerns. Encrypt your data, in other words, scramble documents and text into unreadable symbols and codes, so no one can read or intrude with your most confidential writings, letters or written down passwords. (1.7MB)

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PALCRYPT

Encrypt/decrypt any file under the Microsoft Windows operating systems with the IDEA 128-bit key encryption algorithm which is stronger than both DES & Triple-DES. MD5 hash, SHA1 hash & RC4 encryption method are also supported for even stronger encryption. Use it directly from the PalCrypt standard window or just right-click the file you want to encrypt and do it directly from the Windows explorer. (1.2MB)

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