How safe are my data if my hard drive isn't encrypted?

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Linux@lemmy.ml • 7 months ago

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How safe are my data if my hard drive isn't encrypted?

Guenther_Amanita ( @Guenther_Amanita@feddit.de )

Linux@lemmy.ml • 7 months ago

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You are relying 100% on physical security. If nobody can take your drive or physically operate your computer, it is safe.

If I could boot a USB stick on your machine, or pull the drive, accessing your data would be trivial.

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