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Axcrypt v MEGA

Nika Bolokov · 2013-01-27 21:14:53

Hi All, Would anyone be able to outline in simple terms ( for a simple person like me :D) the benefits of using MEGA, assuming improvements with its encryption , in contrast to storing files encrypted with Axcrypt on something like Dropbox? Cheers

27-01-2013 10:14PM

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Nika Bolokov

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Hi All,

Would anyone be able to outline in simple terms ( for a simple person like me ) the benefits of using MEGA, assuming improvements with its encryption , in contrast to storing files encrypted with Axcrypt on something like Dropbox?

Cheers

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#2 28-01-2013 01:41AM

BaconZombie

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If I was going to upload anything to Mega I cared about I encrypt it myself first.

The fact that Mega generate {badly with client side javascript} the private key for you and have a copy means you can not trust it.

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#3 28-01-2013 10:55AM

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I agree If I was using storage over which I did not have absolute control and the information being stored was private, Then I would certainly encrypt it before storing it.

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#4 28-01-2013 09:17PM

Nika Bolokov

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Thanks guys, couldnt really figure out the benefits myself.

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