Folder Lock (software) is data security software that was developed in the year 2002 by NewSoftwares.net. Folder Lock is basically anencryption software that offers the AES-256 military grade encryption.[7] The latest edition of Folder Lock, which is the seventh version, is compatible with Windows XP, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8 and Windows 10.[8] Folder Lock also supports cloud backup,[9]which means users can upload their encrypted files and folders on the cloud that helps tighten the security of their intellectual property. Folder Lock has a number of data security features such as ability to lock files, folders and drives. It creates portable lockers, which ensures the privacy of portable drives that include USB flash drives, SD cards, CDs and DVDs. Folder Lock is also capable of making wallets that secures the information of your wallet cards such as ATM card, credit card, social security numbers and similar cards. The software is efficient enough to shred files, it deletes files in such a manner that they cannot be recovered by any means. This program also has a feature with which a user can automate the cleaning of Windows usage history, browsing history and cache.[10]
Folder Lock is a US registered trademark with the US Patent Office under the name of the original author Salman Ashraf. The patent number is 78215777 and Word Mark is Folder Lock.
Languages
Folder Lock 5 and 6 used to be available in many languages which include: Spanish, Italian and German. However, this was discontinued in the initial Folder Lock 7.0 release.
The company did state its plans to relaunch the multiple languages option in the 7.6.0 version of Folder Lock, which will release in March 2016, will have a contribution option that the users will use to participate in the localization of the software.[11]
Security
Folder Lock uses the highest standard of encryption, that is AES-256, which is in use by US military forces.[12] There are several security functions for different activities and they are described as follows;
Encrypted Lockers
Folder Lock can create multiple lockers and store files in them. These lockers are actually folders which are encrypted. There is virtually no way to access them except to enter the correct password. Multiple lockers can have multiple passwords which aren't related with the main Folder Lock software. This means that there's no way to access these lockers if the user does not know the correct password, even if he has access to the main Folder Lock software.
The lockers come in two formats; NTFS (Basic) and FAT-32 (Backup-able). NTFS and FAT-32 lockers can have a maximum storage range of up-to 14 TB and up-to 2 TB respectively. It's up to the user whether he wants to encrypt an existing Folder or wants to create a new locker.[10]
Portable Lockers
This function allows Folder Lock to create encrypted lockers which are portable. These portable lockers can be added into a USB and copied elsewhere. They can be sent as an email attachment. They can also be burned on a CD or DVD drive using Folder Lock's own built-in burner.
These lockers have there own separate passwords and are protected using AES-256 military grade encryption. A user does not need to have Folder Lock installed on a PC to access these lockers.Portable Lockers have a maximum storage limit of up-to 4 GB.[10]
Lock Files
A user can lock any file, folder or drive (excluding system drive) in his PC using Folder Lock. These locked files are kept hidden inside Folder Lock and can be accessed or unlocked from there. However, these files are only locked and not encrypted.[10]
Secure Backup
Secure Backup refers to the secure cloud backup service. It is a subscription based service which needs to be bought on a monthly basis.[9]
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