How to easily encrypt/decrypt a file in Linux with gpg | Linux Today

How to easily encrypt/decrypt a file in Linux with gpg

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Jack Wallen Tech Republic
May 25, 2016

No matter what you’re doing on your computer, you need to do so with an eye to security — that means using strong passwords, storing files in safe locations, and in some cases encrypting files. Fortunately, for nearly every usage, there are tools to enable you to encrypt your data…from transferring data online, to storing data on a locally attached storage, even encrypting your entire drive.

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