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    Securing E-mail Client

    Discussion in 'Windows OS and Software' started by sitontheedge, Dec 10, 2008.

  1. sitontheedge

    sitontheedge Notebook Geek

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    I try to maintain my computer in such a way that, even if somebody stole it, they couldn't steal my personal information or access my various online accounts.

    That said, I currently use Thunderbird to download and archive my e-mail, which is totally unsecured. Somebody couldn't get into my e-mail accounts with it, but they could read through all my stored messages. So here is my question, is there a plug in or Thunderbird alternative that stores archived messages in an encrypted format or some such? Or is my security goal just unrealistic?

    Thanks for any suggestions.
     
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  2. atbnet

    atbnet Notebook Prophet

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    If you want encryption, use TrueCrypt to make a container that you will store your files in.
     
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  3. sitontheedge

    sitontheedge Notebook Geek

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    Yes, well I have AxCrypt already and can do much the same thing with it. But that would require me making and updating an archive of messages on a daily basis. Further, it would take away my ability to search previous messages, etc..

    That is, unless the software you recommend has some features that allow for dynamic encryption/decryption of files used by another program (which I've never seen--but if it exists I want it).
     
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    Just open the container before you start the program and have your messages stored in that directory.
     
    atbnet, Dec 10, 2008
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  5. Hiker

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    Password protect the bios and log in.
     
    Hiker, Dec 10, 2008
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