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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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Does a DMG encrypt filenames?
The file names within the DMG are also encrypted, so unless they break the encryption in general, the filenames are protected (i.e. as protected as the file contents). … In simple terms, the salt is combined with the password you enter to decrypt, and run through a key derivation function (PBKDF2) to produce the actual encryption key. …
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Are iMessage encryption keys sent to all listed devices even if they're broken?
It is not possible to send a key to a device that isn’t powered on, and/or not online. The device must “sign-in” with Apples servers before any data, such as a key, is transferred.
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How does FileVault work compared to LUKS
an additional security layer implemented with a Secure Enclave which tries to hinder brute forcing the pass phrase by adding delays, and protects against side-channels attacks on the main CPU as the encryption …
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How to Stop Encrypting process in external hard drive?
There’s no option for stopping and reversing the encryption process. … Note that if you unmount/unplug
the drive, encryption will be paused - but it resumes the next time it is plugged in. …
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is data stored in iphone encrypted by default?
Yes, the data is encrypted by default. However it is not "secure" in the sense that if you do not set up a sufficiently good pass code, it is easy to read the data if you have access to the phone.
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How exactly Apple Time Machine backups are encrypted?
The keys for encrypting the backup are created on your local machine when you enable encryption. … Apple does not get a copy of your encryption keys (unless ofcourse you yourself send them a copy somehow). …
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What does "FileVault: No (Encrypted at rest)" mean?
On newer Macs encryption is always enabled and handled by the T2 chip. …
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FileVault 2 Encrypted drive was reformatted by thief then returned. Is the original encrypte...
FileVault 2 uses AES-XTS encryption - if you haven't got the recovery key and/or volume master key it is going to very hard (next to impossible) to decrypt. …
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Cloud storage encryption
Do you trust the cloud storage provider to have implemented encryption in transit and in rest correctly? …
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Encrypt drive with private key?
You can use APFS encryption (essentially FileVault) on a secondary drives such as USB drives etc. … If you literally want to use a private key, as in a key file (i.e. not a written password, but an encryption key) - then you’re out of luck. No such solution comes built in with macOS. …
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FileVault encryption slow when idle: opposite expected
Another reason could be that the encryption process needs good quality random numbers. …
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Recognize encryption from UDIF
I assume you mean that you have used the standard 128-bit AES encryption that Disk Utility offers by default. … For an encrypted image it will show the following under "Properties":
Encrypted: true
And under "Backing Store Information" it will list the type of encryption:
Encryption: AES-128
UPDATE: In the comments …
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What does Converting (forward) mean in diskutil?
I.e. you started with a blank disk and enabled encryption.
It is possible to do a conversion in the opposite direction if you later decide you do no want your disk to be encrypted. … Your backup was encrypted - it is not stored in the clear when encryption is enabled.
Encryption does take a long time, yes. …
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How does iPhone encryption work?
Encryption on the iPhone is "active by default" as you call it, it is however not done with a "system default password". … You can find complete information about encryption on the iPhone on this link. Remember to click the "Next" link at the bottom to go through the multi-page document. …
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Can't enable FileVault with secure token
The kevinn user probably hasn't got a secure token. You can check if that is the case by running the following command in the Terminal:
sysadminctl -secureTokenStatus kevinn
To add a secure token for …
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