Friday, November 16, 2012

Encrypt your data stored in Dropbox for enhanced security.


Dropbox is a killer cloud based file-sync utility,but it isn't without flaws.Recent reports state that an authentication bug caused anyone to log-in to your account and steal important data.
     Today,I bring a fix to resolve the security problem.Follow the simple steps below:
  • Download TrueCrypt from here :-
    http://www.truecrypt.org/downloads
  • Install the program on your Hard-Disk.Once installed,launch TrueCrypt.
  • Click on "Create Volume".
  • Chose the default options-"Create an encrypted file container" and then "Standard TrueCrypt volume".
  • Now when it asks to enter the location for the volume,browse to your Dropbox folder(C:\Users\YourUserName\Dropbox by default),and enter a name of your choice.
  • Now chose a password for your TrueCrypt container.
  • Hit the Format button.
  • Once finished,your TrueCrypt volume is ready for use.
      Now,to mount this volume and copy important data in it,follow these steps:
  • Launch TrueCrypt.
  • Select a drive letter.
  • Click on select file,and browse to the file you created earlier in the Dropbox folder.
  • Hit the mount button.
  • Your virtual drive will open in the explorer,where you can paste important data.
  • Once done,click on dismount in TrueCrypt.
  • Your data will be synced securely to Dropbox.
Hope you enjoyed this tutorial :)

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