Comments on: How To Protect Your Laptop From Thieves and Customs Agents Using TrueCrypt Hidden Folders

By: Backing Up and Protecting Your Files On The Road

Backing Up and Protecting Your Files On The Road — Tue, 06 Sep 2011 07:11:53 +0000

[...] this further and use TrueCrypt. One of the best ways to truly hide your information and protect it. Check FoXnoMad’s guide to setting this up. How do you keep your files on your computer safe and backed up? // Article by Michael [...]

By: How Can I Protect My Online Accounts At Internet Cafes When Traveling? | foXnoMad

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:02:37 +0000

[...] there’s always the do-it-yourself free method of encrypting any old drive with TrueCrypt (here’s how).Finally, it’s worth mentioning that many banks like HSBC and online services like Paypal [...]

By: Bilan des préparatifs - 12 juin 2011 | La page à Pageau

Bilan des préparatifs - 12 juin 2011 | La page à Pageau — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 23:36:41 +0000

[...] après avoir lu cet article (en anglais) sur le site foXnoMad, j’ai décidé d’installer sur mon ordinateur [...]

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 18:18:59 +0000

I just wish the Mac version had full disk encryption! A very well thought out and effective security program though

By: Priyank

Priyank — Sun, 24 Apr 2011 15:14:33 +0000

Very neat. I’ve been using truecrypt for mac for a couple of years now and I am convinced that its a powerful security solution.

By: Free Programs Your Laptop Shouldn’t Travel Without | foXnoMad

Free Programs Your Laptop Shouldn’t Travel Without | foXnoMad — Thu, 20 Jan 2011 17:15:15 +0000

[...] Truecrypt Hidden Folders – Encrypt your files and folders without making it obvious you’ve done so. On top of that you’ll have a password to give (if forced to do so) that will decrypt files you set as non-sensitive. [...]

By: Use Skype As A Quick Encryption Solution To Send Passwords And Other Sensitive Information Online | Tech Guide For Travel

Tue, 28 Sep 2010 11:31:53 +0000

[...] can use Skype voice or chat as a cheap-and-easy alternative to other encryption schemes like Truecrypt files. File transfers over Skype are also [...]

By: Setting Up A Backpack Security System To Keep Your Bag Safe When It’s Vulnerable | foXnoMad

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 06:02:01 +0000

[...] A Backup Plan – Encrypt your hard drive, save your digital photos from crooks, and use online backup for your [...]

By: Anil P.

Anil P. — Thu, 27 May 2010 14:16:24 +0000

Keeping people ignorant about encryption won’t solve that problem and there are other technical means of tracking, investigating, and catching people who have illegal materials on their laptops. People with child pornography also drive cars but you wouldn’t suggest that driver’s ed courses be restricted or disbanded I assume.

Either way, the overwhelming majority of people traveling with laptops don’t have child pornography on them. They have personal data and information that’s important to protect if the laptop gets stolen while abroad and from customs agents in various countries (including the US) who can force you to give up passwords and conduct searches without warrants or probable cause.

By: Jim

Jim — Thu, 27 May 2010 13:04:29 +0000

It’s unfortunate, but a whole team of people are going to be using this information to hide their dirty little secrets from law enforcement. Since recently laptop owners have been caught crossing borders or flying into countries with child pornography stored on their machines, they would benefit from using this program to hide their deviant photos and videos.

And you may have just assisted them in doing so. I can’t say that I’m impressed by that possibility.