Are files stored in FM's file storage encrypted at rest? - Page 2

DumbGuy · 28 May 2017, 05:49 PM

Start here for LUKS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_Unified_Key_Setup Remember, disk encryption that FM uses vs. file encryption you opt to place on tax documents addresses 2 different attack vectors. The former might guard against bad actors infiltrating FM's systems and snooping around for juicy data to snatch. The latter might help protect you if your specific FM account is hacked.

digp · 28 May 2017, 06:07 PM

Thanks.

Would 2fa protect in the second scenario?

janusz · 28 May 2017, 06:18 PM

2FA may protect you against account hacking, but has nothing to do with file encryption.

DumbGuy · 28 May 2017, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by digp

Thanks.

Would 2fa protect in the second scenario?

Yes, activating 2FA would help much in the 2nd scenario.

28 May 2017, 05:49 PM	#16
DumbGuy Essential Contributor Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 212	Start here for LUKS: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux_Unified_Key_Setup Remember, disk encryption that FM uses vs. file encryption you opt to place on tax documents addresses 2 different attack vectors. The former might guard against bad actors infiltrating FM's systems and snooping around for juicy data to snatch. The latter might help protect you if your specific FM account is hacked.

28 May 2017, 06:07 PM	#17
digp Master of the @ Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 1,320	Thanks. Would 2fa protect in the second scenario?

28 May 2017, 06:18 PM	#18
janusz The "e" in e-mail Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: EU Posts: 4,944	2FA may protect you against account hacking, but has nothing to do with file encryption.