VeraCrypt
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Overview
VeraCrypt is a trusted encryption tool that lets you create encrypted containers and encrypt entire partitions or drives. It’s widely used to protect sensitive files and systems by applying strong cryptographic algorithms. VeraCrypt is a fork of the discontinued TrueCrypt project with enhanced security and ongoing maintenance.
Key features
- Create encrypted volumes
- Full disk encryption
- Hidden volumes
- Plausible deniability
- Cross-platform support