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gocryptfs vs PGP Desktop

A side-by-side look at gocryptfs and PGP Desktop. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

gocryptfs

gocryptfs

Security & Privacy

gocryptfs is an open source encrypted overlay filesystem written in Go. It uses AES-256 in ciphertext stealing mode for file encryption,HMAC-SHA512 for integrity checking, and scrypt for password encryption to keep data secured on disk.

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PGP Desktop

PGP Desktop

Security & Privacy

PGP Desktop is an encryption software program that allows users to securely exchange encrypted messages, files, and documents. It utilizes public key cryptography to provide end-to-end encryption and digital signatures.

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