How I Encrypt My Files Before Uploading to the Cloud (and Why I Bother)
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Summary
Using cloud storage has become second nature to many as a storage space, with breaches appearing increasingly in the news, it’s no wonder some are starting to question the security of these repositories
This article explores the practice of encrypting files before they are uploaded to the cloud to bolster the security and urges taking precautions as nothing on the internet is impenetrable
It’s suggested that using common encryption tools such as VeraCrypt and 7-Zip for different levels of encryption for added security can help protect important documents and files, such as financial records or personal journals
Furthermore, syncing these encrypted files across different devices can be done simply by using ZArchiver for Android, along with VeraCrypt and 7-Zip for Windows
The piece concludes by highlighting the importance of creating strong passwords, safely deleting unused encrypted files, and keeping encrypting techniques up to date to stay secure.
