How secure is AxCrypt?
Security. Although AxCrypt uses sound encryption algorithms, a few choices in how the application functions could put your files at risk. That said, as long as you update the relevant settings, AxCrypt is safe to use. AxCrypt uses AES-256 encryption for your files as long as you’re a Premium subscriber.
What type of encryption does AxCrypt use?
AES-128
AxCrypt implements strong encryption with AES-128 or AES-256, along with very advanced, yet easy to use, features for sharing and receiving encrypted files to and from others without sharing passwords. The app is compatible with all files encrypted since 2001 with AxCrypt.
How do I decrypt AxCrypt files?
We can decrypt the AxCrypt secured folder by navigating to the Secured Folders tab in the AxCrypt app. Then Right click on the selected folder (which you want to decrypt) and choose the menu option Decrypt Permanently.
What is AxCrypt used for?
AxCrypt by Axantum Software is a free program that lets you protect your files by encrypting them. Encryption is more secure than just password protection. Passwords only put the equivalent of a padlock on the data.
Is AxCrypt Hipaa compliant?
Is AxCrypt HIPAA compliant? The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act protects the privacy and security of health information. Compliance of HIPAA only applies to organizations and processes. It does not apply to software, meaning that an encryption solution such as AxCrypt can’t be HIPAA compliant.
Who owns AxCrypt?
Zebastian Victorin
Serial entrepreneur Zebastian Victorin came in to commercialize the product and founded AxCrypt AB to take AxCrypt to the next level. After 2 years of hard work AxCrypt 2 was released in 2016.
Is AxCrypt cloud based?
AxCrypt provides high level security by encrypting your data all the way to the cloud. It is very easy to accomplish data privacy in the cloud. AxCrypt will automatically find what Cloud Storage services are installed on your computer and create an AxCrypt folder there.
How much does AxCrypt cost?
Many encryption apps are simple, self-contained utilities, with no ongoing license fees. Once you’ve bought the product, you can use it indefinitely, though you may pay if you want new versions. AxCrypt, however, charges $5 per month or $45 per year.
How does AxCrypt make it easy to secure files?
Secure any number of files using strong encryption. Double-click integration makes it as easy to open, edit and save secured files as it is to work with files without security. Share keys with others and allow secured files to be opened by other AxCrypt users with their own password.
What kind of AES data does AxCrypt use?
AxCrypt uses AES-128 or AES-256 in the Premium version – but if you want to achieve that level of security you must give it 128 or 256 bits of truly ‘random’ data. This is very hard to do, but the easiest way to even approach this is to use the password generator included in Premium.
What happens if I Change my Password on AxCrypt?
Although AxCrypt allows for a password reset, any files you had previously encrypted will be lost. You can update your master password by entering an old and new phrase, which will apply to your previously encrypted files. However, without the private half of the RSA-4096 key used for sharing or the master key file, your data is locked.
Do you have to have AxCrypt to use file wipe?
File wipe is only available to Premium subscribers who also have access to the rest of AxCrypt’s features, including cloud storage awareness, password management, subfolder encryption and key sharing. We’ll talk more about all of those throughout this review.