We are excited to share that we are set to begin a new chapter with Dropbox, Inc. Dropbox is acquiring our IP technology to embed natively into the Dropbox product, bringing end-to-end, zero-knowledge encryption to millions of business customers around the world. Check out our blog to find out more!

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Security – Cloud – Updates

Encryption Discussions, Tips and Tools

Read all about encryption, its purpose, and our view on current discussions. Since we provide an end-to-end zero knowledge encryption solution, you might have already guessed our standpoint on that topic.

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A letter from our Founders: We’re joining Dropbox!

Almost 12 years ago, we set out to make complex security solutions easy to use. Now we are excited to share that we are set to begin a new chapter with Dropbox, Inc.

Vulnerabilities of Vipasana

A Close Look at Ransomware at the Example of Vipasana – Part II

In part II of our take of the Vipasana ransomware we discuss its vulnerabilities, and how we broke almost all of the encryption. Also: Find out how to protect yourself from ransomware.

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A Close Look at Ransomware by the Example of Vipasana – Part I

We take a close look at the ransomware Vipasana, to reveal the secrets of this new phenomenon of cybercrime. Which algorithm does it use, and why can Vipasana not be decrypted?

Building an App with WebCrypto

Building an App with WebCrypto in 2016 – Dos and Don’ts from the Front

Creating an end-to-end encrypted file transfer service that works in all browsers gave us important insights into the specifics of WebCrypto. Now we want to share our experiences with creating Whisply with you.

Cloudfogger Alternative

Cloudfogger Shut Down – Here is Your Alternative

Two months ago, the encryption tool Cloudfogger discontinued its service. Are you looking for an alternative? We compare the features of Cloudfogger and Boxcryptor and show how simple it is to switch to Boxcryptor.

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Storing Personal Data in the Cloud – Encryption as a Solution

Is encrypted data still personal data and therefore needs special protection in the cloud? In this article we want to discuss this topic, with the focus on German privacy law and regulations.

Boxcryptor Filename Encryption Open Source

Our encoding for encrypted filenames is now open source

Have you ever wondered why encrypted filenames consist of Asian characters? When we were working on the next evolution of our filename encryption for Boxcryptor, we had to solve a problem nobody would expect to exist today.

Zero Knowledge Encryption

Zero Knowledge Cloud: How to Keep Your Data Safe and Private

There have been many incidents in the past that show how important cloud security is. We explain what zero knowledge actually means and why you should rely on this encryption standard when using cloud storage.

Boxcryptor IT Security Blog

Time to drop TrueCrypt

The internet community is alarmed. The website of the popular encryption software TrueCrypt was replaced by a vague and mysterious announcement stating that TrueCrypt "is not secure as it may contain unfixed security issues".