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Encryption OS X Security

How To Replace FileVault With EncFS 65

agoston.horvath writes "I've written a HOWTO on replacing Mac OS X's built-in encryption (FileVault) with the well-known FUSE-based EncFS. It worked well for me, and most importantly: it is a lot handier than what Apple has put together. This is especially useful if you are using a backup solution like Time Machine. Includes Whys, Why Nots, and step-by-step instructions."
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How To Replace FileVault With EncFS

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  • by shadow349 ( 1034412 ) on Sunday February 14, 2010 @04:22PM (#31136598)

    FTFA:

    FileVault is a proprietary tool from a big and famous manufacturer. This means that you can be sure that there is a built-in backdoor for government bodies to use, in case you would be a terrorist suspect or trying to seize control by a coup. These backdoors are usually found and used against you in practice.

    [citation needed]

"What if" is a trademark of Hewlett Packard, so stop using it in your sentences without permission, or risk being sued.

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