Just because you have antivirus software installed on your PC doesn't mean a zero-day Trojan can't steal your personal data. The best encryption software keeps you safe from malware (and the NSA).

PCWorld outlines four essential security upgrades for new PCs: verifying Windows encryption settings, optimizing antivirus configurations, enabling biometric login, and setting up dedicated password ...

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Cypherix, a software company that has made a name for itself by supplying data security solutions for major entities like the Federal Reserve, the Mitsubishi Trust, and Lockheed Martin, has announced ...

There is an abundance of free encryption tools, but if you’re running Windows, BitLocker is the only tool most people need, especially for home use. Although its encryption function is only available ...

As BitLocker offers two different types of encryption. This guide will help you switch between hardware-based and software-based encryption for fixed data drives. It is possible to switch between two ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Thorin Klosowski There’s no one-size-fits-all solution to computer security, ...

From as early as Windows Vista, Microsoft's operating systems started shipping with an important security feature called BitLocker. It's a feature designed to protect sensitive data and information ...

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