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the process of converting information using an algorithm (or cipher) to render the information unreadable to anyone who doesn't have the algorithm (also known as a key)

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Files encrypted in a folder - how to reverse it?

It may be due to ACLs. You can clear the ACLs on the folder recursively with: chmod -R -N /path/to/folder
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Can I add a password hint to an encrypted disk image?

No, this is not possible currently. You can put such information in the Spotlight comments accessible from Get Info in Finder.
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How long would it take to crack AES-128 knowing a 12 character length password?

The average 12 character password will take 6 billion years to brute-force at 100,000 passwords per second. WolframAlpha "password of 12 characters" number of passwords ≈ 274≈1.941×1022 time …
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Is it safe to eject a hard drive during encryption?

I have done this myself during encryption of my Time Machine disk. Reconnecting the drive continues the encryption process from where it left off. …
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Encrypt folder on Mac without dmg file so that the contents can expand in size

Choose sparsebundle as the Image Format, and choose the level of encryption you require. Choose a password to encrypt the image and click OK. …
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truecrypt 7.1a requires Mac OS X 10.4 or later on Yosemite 10.10

Copy the mpkg from inside the downloaded disk image onto your Desktop. Right click the mpkg file and choose Show Package Contents, then open the Contents folder. Open distribution.dist with a text ed …
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Prompt for encrypted disk password on startup

You can remove yourself from being able to unlock the disk: sudo fdesetup remove -user username
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How can I encrypt my VirtualBox VM?

Choose sparsebundle as the Image Format, and choose the level of encryption you require. Choose a password to encrypt the image. …
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How do I encrypt an external HFS+ drive without erasing it on Big Sur?

Apple says you need to remove the disk from being a Time Machine destination for your Mac first. If you want to change from unencrypted to encrypted backups, you must remove your backup disk and then …
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Restore data from encrypted iOS backup without respective device

The tool will prompt you for the encryption password, then output the decrypted backup to the folder ‘decrypted’. …
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Looking for Encryption application

Encrypto by MacPaw is a free file encryption app available for macOS and Windows. The app uses AES-256 with no configuration; provide a password for encryption and optional password hint. …
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