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Publisher's Description
http://www.axantum.com/
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Easy to use 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. A combination of strong symmetric encryption
with compression and double-click editing/viewing. Encrypted files have a .AXX
extension added to their names, and are shown with a new icon. AxCrypt has passed
the Microsoft Platform Test for ISV Solutions at VeriTest. Testing was conducted
independently by VeriTest, a testing service of Lionbridge Technologies.
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Encryption is a process used to scramble
information/data making it unreadable until it is unscrambled/unencrypted.
Encryption can be used control access to private information. Learn more about
encryption by reading my article "Use Encryption".
AxCrypt allows you to encrypt and protect individual files or entire
folders/directories of files. AxCrypt is FREE of charge and VERY simple
to use. AxCrypt version 1.6.4 or later will run on Windows 2000, 2003,
XP and Vista. Version 1.6.3 supports Windows 98, ME, NT 4.0 or later.
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why bother using encryption?
Home and SOHO (small office, home office) computer users should use encryption
to reduce the possibility of becoming victims of identity theft. The FTC (Federal
Trade Commission) reported that over 8 million Americans were victims of identity
theft in 2005. Information stored on a desktop computer, laptop or portable
drive that uniquely identify's a person or business should be encrypted. Encrypt
documents, spreadsheets, databases that store social security and drivers license
numbers, business tax id (FEIN), credit card, and bank account numbers. These
types of data have value in the underground economy and are purchased, sold and
traded by criminals using the Internet and other means. Identity thieves can use
these types of uniquely identifying information to commit fraud in your name or
business name.
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SOHO businesses can use encryption to control access to valuable
client/customer and vendor/supplier lists and databases. A disgruntled employee
might steal customer and vendor lists for use at a future employer (your competitor
perhaps). Client/customer and vendor/supplier lists would prove useful if an
employee leaves to start a similar business. The theft of these types of information
could jeopardize the competitiveness, future growth and longevity of your business.
According to the "2004 E-Crime Watch Survey" conducted by the US Secret
Service, CERT (Computer Emergency Response Team) and CSO Magazine when the
perpetrators of electronic crimes could be identified 29 percent were committed
by insiders.
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SOHO (small office, home office) businesses should consider their potential
legal liability if private employee information is stolen and used to cause harm
(identity theft). Databases, spreadsheets and any document that contains private
employee information should be encrypted. Use AxCrypt and encryption to protect
the confidentiality of employee medical and salary information. The fact that you
have taken the precaution to use encryption would surely be looked upon favorably
by any court/judge or jury.
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AxCrypt can also be used to encrypt computer
backups you create. Laptops and thumb/flash drives are easily lost or stolen.
Any private personal or business information contained on these devices should be
encrypted to limit access to it.
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how to use axCrypt
You will need to enter a password to encrypt or decrypt files and folders. The
strength of the encryption AxCrypt uses is in part dependent on the strength/quality
of the password you choose. I suggest you use a "password manager" to help create
and store your passwords. The FREE
"Password Agent Lite" can generate complex, strong
passwords and store them for you. All the passwords you store in Password Agent
Lite are themselves encrypted and protected. You may also want to read my article
"Create Strong Passwords".
To encrypt a file or folder/directory using AxCrypt:
- right click the file or folder/directory
- go to "AxCrypt" on the menu (see following image)
- click on "Encrypt"
- enter, then verify your passphrase/word
- click the "OK" button to encrypt or decrypt (see following image)
Encrypted files are assigned a new icon/image and 3 letter file extension
of ".axx". To decrypt a file follow the preceding directions and click
on "Decrypt" instead of "Encrypt".
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