{"id":37089,"date":"2017-07-17T23:01:18","date_gmt":"2017-07-17T15:01:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/?p=37089"},"modified":"2021-08-18T16:10:16","modified_gmt":"2021-08-18T08:10:16","slug":"veracrypt-encryption-tool","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hongkiat.com\/blog\/veracrypt-encryption-tool\/","title":{"rendered":"A Look into VeraCrypt – A Powerful Data Encryption Tool"},"content":{"rendered":"

VeraCrypt, the successor of TrueCrypt<\/a>, is a free, multi-platform, on-the-fly encryption<\/strong> program similar to the Microsoft<\/a>\u2018s BitLocker. The former, surprisingly, works on various platforms including Windows, MacOS, Linux and Raspbian<\/strong>, unlike the latter.<\/p>\n

The tool offers numerous features to create encrypted file containers, encrypt volumes or partitions, or encrypt the whole operating system<\/strong>, etc. VeraCrypt also adds advanced security to its features and immunizes various bugs<\/strong> found in TrueCrypt, making it secure against brute-force<\/strong> and other types of modern attacks. Sounds interesting? Then let\u2019s read on.<\/p>\n

\n\t\t\t\t\tRead Also:<\/strong>\u00a0\n\t\t\t\t\tHow to Encrypt Files and Documents in Windows 11<\/a>\n\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n

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In this post, we\u2019re going to introduce you to VeraCrypt<\/strong>, share some of its best advantages, guide to install and use the tool secure your data<\/strong> in various ways.<\/p>\n

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  1. Advantages of VeraCrypt<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. Install VeraCrypt<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Create an encrypted container<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Create a hidden encrypted container<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. Mount an encrypted container or partition<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. Encrypt a normal partition<\/a><\/li>\n
  7. Encrypt a system\/OS partition<\/a><\/li>\n
  8. Tips for making best use of VeraCrypt<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Advantages of VeraCrypt<\/h2>\n

    Below are some of its most advantageous features:<\/p>\n