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Re: Free Online Storage Get It!!!!!
I use gdrive. Which uses gmail to simulate an on-line harddrive.
I use gdrive. Which uses gmail to simulate an on-line harddrive.
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Re: Free Online Storage Get It!!!!!
I am leery of storing my data anywhere but with me. I will check into encryption as it sounds very interesting. Anyting of real value I would back up myself. I am just a privacy freak that way!Comment
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Re: Free Online Storage Get It!!!!!
After some lengthy investigation, I think that poundwise has really hit on a great solution for those of you who are leery about placing personal info on an online backup service. AxCrypt is the perfect program to quell these concerns. Even if the online storage site gets cracked, your uploaded and encrypted files are impossible to crack. Although AxCrypt doesn't let you use Blowfish or Twofish encryption (448 and 256 bit respectively), it does permit true 128 bit AES encryption (with use of a keyfile) (If all of that blew over everyone's head, that means that even the cryptologists at NSA consider it essentially uncrackable). So for anyone concerned about data safety this seems like an ideal solution. Again, not everyone feels comfortable putting private info out into "cyberspace", but for those who might consider this but are on the fence, this software is ideal.Comment
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Re: Free Online Storage Get It!!!!!
Is anyone familiar with Carbonite or Mozy? I read about these online backup services (with unlimited capacity) in the WSJ today. It says that both encrypt the backed-up files. They cost about $50/year but Mozy has a free version that is limited to 2 GB. It has that Blowfish 448 stuff -- like Jessica Simpson says in that commercial "I totally don't know what that means, but I want it."Comment
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Re: Free Online Storage Get It!!!!!
Mozy Free looks very cool if 2GB storage will do the job for you.Originally posted by vsjhoc
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Re: Free Online Storage Get It!!!!!
I almost chose Mozy myself. It appears to be an excellent service. However, as I recall from my researching, there was (at least a few days ago unless they changed) a limit on the amount you could download (as opposed to upload) each month. So for instance: you can store 2 gigs free, but in case your computer crashed and you wanted to restore all 2 gigs of your backup, you would have to split it between two months. Again, it seems like this restriction was eliminated. Also remember this very important caveat about encryption methods: THEY ARE ONLY AS GOOD AS THE PASSWORD YOU USE.Originally posted by vsjhoc
For instance, if you choose a password that is very easy to guess like say "password2", then no matter if you use Blowfish with 6,000 iterations, it will not improve the security of your files. In order to fully capture the power of encryption you will need to use a 22 RANDOM character password!! Again, it is probably better if you are going to upload things like pdfed bank statements to encrypt those files first using AxCrypt with a keyfile. Also use a random password generator/manager like KeePass Then upload the encrypted file. Even if a hacker breaks into the Mozy site and downloads all of your super secret financial info, the files will be useless to him/her. Unless they are running arrays of Cray supercomputers (gigantic machines that really only universities/governments use and cost 100s of thousands of $$) for several months straight then your file may be broken into. The realistic possibility of this happening is almost nil.Comment
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Re: Free Online Storage Get It!!!!!
One problem with using a key-file. Where do you store it? Do you back it up?
*doh*
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