I encrypt my files before uploading them to the cloud. The reason is that cloud services promise security, but they're not impenetrable. After seeing several high-profile breaches, I developed my ...

With cyber threats evolving constantly, a robust encryption solution can provide that extra security layer you need to protect your data. Since I discovered VeraCrypt, it has emerged as a file ...

An end-to-end strategy must factor in all the ways the data can be input and output, as well as how it’s stored Here’s a sobering prediction: One-third of all adults in the United States will have ...

You can password protect a folder in Windows 10 using a program called WinRar, which is free to download and use.

USB drives offer unmatched convenience and portability, making them a go-to solution for transferring files between computers, storing backups, or carrying sensitive information on the go. However, ...

When the IBM PC was new, I served as the president of the San Francisco PC User Group for three years. That’s how I met PCMag’s editorial team, who brought me on board in 1986. In the years since that ...

On Windows 11, at one point or another, you may have to share a file with sensitive content with someone else. While it might be daunting for many people as the file may land in the wrong hands, there ...

You wouldn't use a phone that wasn't passcode-protected, nor a personal PC. So it's somewhat surprising that most people don't think twice about securing the contents of a USB storage device. If ...

Apple's Mac computers are generally considered more secure than Windows PCs, thanks to the company's tight control over hardware and software. Whether you use a MacBook, iMac, or Mac Mini, built-in ...