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TrueCrypt is an open-source encryption program that can protect your sensitive data. It creates a virtual encrypted disk within a file and mounts it as a real disk. You can encrypt an entire or partion of a hard disk or a device, like a USB flash drive or memory card. It features 11 different algorithms for encrypting your data in a password-protected volume. TrueCrypt has two levels of deniability, a hidden volume and TrueCrypt volume. Download TrueCrypt or Learn more about it. If you like/dislike TrueCrypt let me know. I love comments, good or bad.

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