Encryption commands such as gpg can be used to secure your most sensitive files on Linux systems.

GnuPG, the open replacement for PGP, is an excellent tool to manage cryptographic signatures to files or e-mails for validity and integrity, as well as a tool to encrypt and decrypt sensitive ...

This will create the file myfinancial.info.gpg. Note that the original file is not deleted, so once you feel safe encrypting and decrypting files, you probably want to delete your unencrypted versions ...

The encrypted file is longer than the plain-text file because GPG puts some extra housekeeping data, such as the program version number, in there to assist when decrypting.

Next up is GPG, the command-line software that handles the actual encryption, decryption, and key management behind the scenes. Fetch the appropriate copy for your operating system from the ...

Encrypting files with passwords is the first step to protect sensitive information on all platforms. Be it Windows, macOS, or Linux, every OS provides a different way to keep your data protected. In ...

Know the pros and cons of Linux encryption methods, whether it's PGP, full-disk encryption, or an encrypted container.

If you are in need of solid encryption but want to steer clear of the mainstream, then GnuPG is for you. In this Daily Feature, Jack Wallen, Jr., explains how to install GnuPG and its basic features.

We explain how you can encrypt & digitally sign Thunderbird emails with the help of PGP, GPG suite and a Thunderbird extension called Enigmail.