hishadow
Level N+1
A quick guide for storing your files safely on the Internet. Right now I only know of one file-service that this works with but feel free to add more (or suggestions to this guide).
First you'll need to sign up for a service. I've used www.dropbox.com since they support differential updates. This is necessary when storing large files since only changes to the file will be uploaded instad of the whole file.
Next you'll need to download Truecrypt from www.truecrypt.org. When running, choose 'Create Volume', 'Create an encrypted file container', 'Standard Truecrypt volume', and store the file in your Dropbox folder. For encryption options you can use 'AES-Twofish-Serpent' as encryption algorithm, and 'Whirlpool' as hash algorithm. When setting the size of the volume, choose something low like 500MB - 1GB. Next, when setting the password I recommend enabling 'Use keyfiles'. This is a 512 character long password stored as a file. It can be combined with an ordinary password. If you select 'Keyfiles' you can let Truecrypt generate this file for you with 'Generate Random Keyfile', then add this keyfile to this volume's keyfiles. Finally, when the volume is formated it is ready for use.
Find an available drive-letter and click 'Select file' and select the volume you created, then click 'Mount'. Enter the password and add the keyfile. You can then save to the encrypted volume from the drive-letter you chose. When your done copying files, choose 'Dismount All' in Truecrypt. After some seconds, your Dropbox software will synchronize the updated encrypted volume back to their servers.
Note: Remember to save a copy of the keyfile to an USB drive in addition to storing it on your local computer.
First you'll need to sign up for a service. I've used www.dropbox.com since they support differential updates. This is necessary when storing large files since only changes to the file will be uploaded instad of the whole file.
Next you'll need to download Truecrypt from www.truecrypt.org. When running, choose 'Create Volume', 'Create an encrypted file container', 'Standard Truecrypt volume', and store the file in your Dropbox folder. For encryption options you can use 'AES-Twofish-Serpent' as encryption algorithm, and 'Whirlpool' as hash algorithm. When setting the size of the volume, choose something low like 500MB - 1GB. Next, when setting the password I recommend enabling 'Use keyfiles'. This is a 512 character long password stored as a file. It can be combined with an ordinary password. If you select 'Keyfiles' you can let Truecrypt generate this file for you with 'Generate Random Keyfile', then add this keyfile to this volume's keyfiles. Finally, when the volume is formated it is ready for use.
Find an available drive-letter and click 'Select file' and select the volume you created, then click 'Mount'. Enter the password and add the keyfile. You can then save to the encrypted volume from the drive-letter you chose. When your done copying files, choose 'Dismount All' in Truecrypt. After some seconds, your Dropbox software will synchronize the updated encrypted volume back to their servers.
Note: Remember to save a copy of the keyfile to an USB drive in addition to storing it on your local computer.
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