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Re: What is a good Windows XP file to store encrypted volumes
de Mr Nobody 01/19/2007 04:04
On Thu, 18 Jan 2007 23:24:23 -0800, Jane_G
<janes_email@optusnet.com.au> wrote:
>What is a good filespec to hold an encrypted volume on WinXP?
>
>Based on extensive googling, I installed the TrueCrypt freeware disk
>encryption to safeguard my private files on a rather public computer.
>
>TrueCrypt requires a file name to contain the rather large encrypted volume
>file even if a hidden volume is used inside the regular encrypted volume.
>For example, the file name containing the encrypted volume could be
>C:Documents and SettingsAdministratorMy TrueCrypt Encrypted Volume.bin
>
>To contain the TrueCrypt encrypted volume, I can choose any file name and
>location that doesn't already exist. But, my question is what file name and
>location would arouse the least suspicion were a coworker to be snooping
>around looking for my personal data on my WinXP computer?
>
>Specifically what binary file could reasonable be expected to be a few
>megabytes in size, yet have a normal sounding name in a normal sounding
>location containing "gibberish" (ie encrypted data) that would not arouse
>suspicions that it is actually a TrueCrypt encrypted volume?
I don't see how anyone can tell you that as they don't know the setup
in your office, or whether people commonly keep private files on their
computers, but any video file or a large audio file (if you only need
a 'few' megabytes) would be suitable. Just give it the appropriate
extension (e.g. .mpg).
--
Mr Nobody