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    Secure erase external SSD

    Hi all, is anyone here who has expert knowledge in erasing an external Samsung SSD securely? I heard of recommending encrypting the SSD with filevault and then just forget the keys would be enough. Thinking about it, would following method work? 1. Formatting/Erasing the SSD in Disk Utility...
    • ngel22
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    • encryption ssd
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: macOS
  2. Joeronzk

    Encrypt external ssd on mac sonoma?

    I back up my data on Mac to external ssd manually once two weeks and for security reason, my goal is to encrypt the external ssd with a password, similar to BitLocker on Windows. When I access the content, the password is required. P.S. I don't like the Time Machine backup option. Thanks
  3. hewhore

    Terminal not showing progress of external drive encryption

    I recently saved about 650GB of data on to an external HDD, formatted as MacOS Extended (Journaled), then decided to encrypt it. It started at about 18:00 yesterday, and today, at 10:35 it is still going. The only information in Finder is 'Encrypting' (greyed out). The following Terminal entry...
  4. R

    “Secure all content and settings” vs “Erase” using disk utility on a Mac with a T2 chip

    I recently sold a MBP with a T2 security chip hoping that my data is completely erased, beyond recovery. My understanding is that the “Erase all content and settings” feature securely erases the encryption key stored somewhere (I forgot the name). If I didn’t use this “Erase all content and...
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    Samsung T7 Shield SSD - Samsung Portable SSD Software - Proprietary Encryption

    I recently purchased a Samsung T7 Shield SSD, and was surpised to find out there is Samsung's own proprietary security software installed. I don't know what encryption this is using, but I see from Disk Utility that the drive is format to Master Boot Record using ExFat. The advantage of this...
    • MikeGreo
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    • encryption samsung ssd
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: macOS
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    Universal Alternative to Canary mail (with OpenPGP support but without AI)

    Hello! For a long time I used Canary Mail because of its OpenPGP integration and lack of alternatives. Unfortunately, not only have they switched to a subscription-based model, but they've also shifted their focus from security / OpenPGP to AI, which even seems to be enabled by default after...
  7. on the rocks

    Which protection and format would be recommended for a T7 SSD to protect its data

    Recently I have bought a Samsung T7 Shield 4TB SSD drive. I would like to protect the data on this particular drive. I wouldn’t mind if it’s with a password or encryption. As long it has some protection which is reliable. Reliable as in for instance it doen't depend on software updates for it to...
  8. hoodafoo

    I guess Safari isn't as cutting-edge as we're led to believe..

    Version 16.6 (18615.3.12.11.2)
    • hoodafoo
    • Thread
    • encryption facebook messenger safari
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: macOS
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    How can I enable FileVault in Mojave on an APFS formatted partition of an external USB HDD?

    According to this page: https://support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/mac-help/mh40593/10.14/mac/10.14 it’s perfectly possible - in Mojave - to encrypt an external HDD - any removable media in fact - with a couple of mouse clicks. Yet that option doesn’t appear in the context-sensitive menu when I...
  10. hyperbolic

    Don’t use TouchID or FaceID if you’re concerned about privacy

    A landmark court battle recently found that State & Federal government law enforcement agencies are allowed to compel (read that as “force”) citizens to unlock their phone if TouchID or FaceID is enabled, but they are not allowed to do so if the user unlocks the phone with a passcode that must...
    • hyperbolic
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    • encryption face id passcode privacy secrecy touch id
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: iOS 16
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    Disk Utility on Catalina and Mojave unable to make newly encrypted external drive show password hint after setting password hint

    I have tried 3 times to erase and encrypt a new Seagate 5tb external hard drive using Disk Utlity on Catalina. Used OS Extended (Journaled, Encryted), set passord hint. Then after I unplug and plug the drive back in, the passwrod hint does not show. Tried with my other Macbook on Mojave and...
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    How to password-protect HSF+ disks now that HSF+ encryption not possible?

    If I understand correctly, Big Sur doesn't allow me to create an HSF+ encrypted disk anymore—and even when control-clicking an HSF+ disk and choosing "Encrypt", it converts it to APFS. How, then, can I create a password-protected HSF+ disk on an external USB drive? I don't want to use it for...
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    Writing to External Drive with FileVault is slow - Why? How to fix it?

    I have a USB3 5TB hard drive formatted as HFS+ with FileVault (full disk encryption) that I am using with MacOS Mojave. It is about 60% full and is getting slower and slower as I write additional files to it by copying files and folders in Finder. I am getting write speeds of between 80MB and...
    • tk_mac
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    • encryption file vault filevault full disk encryption usb hard drive write speed
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: macOS
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    Disk Password in Mojave and APFS

    Hi to all, I have the following problem that makes me going nuts. I have spent 3 days in trying to get this issue out of my way. Without success. Now I have searched here for a thread but didn't find what I was looking for, for a Guide... I am currently using macOS High Sierra (10.13.5) on a...
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    MP 7,1 Encrypted APFS containers destroyed by reboot.

    This one has been puzzling me ever since I got my shiny new MacPro at the end of 2019... I have a few internal SATA drives I installed in the Promise internal J2I unit. Both are APFS containers. If I try to add a Volume to be APFS Encrypted, and provide a password (stored in 1Password, so...
    • Koloa
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    • apfs encryption
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Mac Pro
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    nordlocker (app for file encryption)

    hi, i've been using a free limited version of nordlocker on my mac pro and just found the coupon christmasdeal3y on reddit.i thought that it's worth sharing as it's a real bargain (81% off $1.49/mo).does anyone has other worth sharing codes for softwares?thanks
  17. imrazor

    iCloud documents encrypted in flight?

    I think I know the answer to this given Apple's stance on privacy, but I'd still like to be sure. If, for example, I am working on a Pages document on my Macbook on an open WiFi connection, and save it to iCloud, is it encrypted en route to the iCloud server? In other words, is there any chance...
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    Attempted to decrypt external HD partway through encryption and now stuck

    I originally started to encrypt an external drive via right clicking the image and hitting "encrypt". It got to about 4% progress when I decided to reverse the process. Running OSX Sierra. I ran a terminal command and have left it for about 12 hours, and it is still stuck on "pending" +->...
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    How to attach encrypted HFS+ drives to a network?

    I know that people have asked this sort of question before, but I've always found it geared specifically for their own equipment, rather than in a general sense. How do users out there attach an encrypted drive to a network, be it a hard drive or raid, be it attached via ethernet or via a USB...
    • leeuk321
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    • backup das encryption hard drive hfs+ nas netgear network router time machine
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Networking
  20. D

    iCloud End-To-End-Encryption

    With all the recent news regarding Facebook's data-hoovering app, entire databases of stolen passwords and general debate about privacy or the lack thereof, I was wondering whether Apple is still actively focusing on improving security on their iCloud service? It's actually been three years...
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