GNU fcrypt
| Developer(s) | Fabio Gonzalez [1][2] |
|---|---|
| Operating system | GNU/Linux, GNU/Hurd |
| Type | Disk encryption software [3] |
| License | GNU GPL |
| Website | https://www.gnu.org/software/fcrypt |
GNU fcrypt is a disk encryption software in development, that allows many hidden partitions and provides plausible deniability.[3] This project is part of the GNU project.[2][3] In November 2012 Richard Stallman, dubbed fcrypt as an official GNU project, after that this program is called GNU fcrypt.[3] This program allows automatic and transparent encryption (called on the fly encryption).[3] Then the data is accessed like unencrypted hard disks.[3] This program has resistance to being cracked by quantum computers.[4]
References
- ↑ GNU's Who - List of GNU Contributors
- 1 2 GNU spotlight November 2012
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 GNU fcrypt website
- ↑ GNU fcrypt manual
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