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Re: SEEK: freeware to decrypt password-protected Winzip files
de Ari Silverstein 06/23/2006 08:52
On Thu, 22 Jun 2006 11:51:56 +0100, Franklin wrote:
> On 22 Jun 2006, jimbok<jimkelREMOVECAPS@frontiernet.net> wrote:
>
>> On Wed, 21 Jun 2006 22:56:53 +0100, Franklin <franksays@nomail.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>>I was speaking to a user who installed something which put an entry
>>>into the context menu and they told me that it must have been very
>>>powerful software because "it changed the right-click menu of every
>>>single file on the computer!"
>>
>> Adding an entry to a context menu changes nothing. It is nothing
>> but a "shortcut" with parameters to the program in question, in
>> this case BACS. If someone doesn't like it, then simply uncheck
>> the box and it will disappear from the context menu. However, if
>> you are dealing with morons, you must deal on their level. By the
>> way, BACS can also compress files - similar to zipping - if that
>> feature is chosen. Franklin, it looks to me like you have to assume
>> the responsibility to educate your "recipients."
>
> Awwww. I was hoping not to have to do that because they are many and
> varied. For instance, I might send a document to a councillor whom I
> have not had much to do with in the past and who will not want to be
> taking up technical issues with his IT support team.
>
> I am constantly astonished at the low level of understanding of some
> computer users. But rather than just call them idiots (which they
> probably are) I have to think how I can get my message to them
> without asking for any work on their part.
>
> The confidential file(s) are mine and so it is not the recipient who
> cares if the file contents "leak" while being delivered to them.
A few of things here.
Franklin, must you zip the file?
First, the weakest link is most often not the encryption methodology, it is
the password/phrase and the transmission/storage of it. Think "overheard
telephone conversation" and " Post-It note on monitor"
Second, you have little security if Franklin sends Amy an encrypted file
and Amy could give a shit.
Perhaps this will help.
http://axcrypt.axantum.com/
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