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 Google will not be barred from entering into search agreements with companies like Apple, the judge presiding over the antitrust case between Google and the U.S. Department of Justice said today (via Bloomberg).
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Important and confidential documents, such as tax documents, are often stored on laptops. In some cases, even sensitive company papers may even be stored there. And a smartphone stores doesn't just hold emails, but also contact lists and WhatsApp chats.
Although access to a laptop is password-protected, the files are freely accessible. If the device is booted via a live system, they can be easily read and copied.
USB drives usually only need to be connected to a computer to reveal their contents. With smartphones, on the other hand, the file system is always securely encrypted.
However, if the device has just been used, the screen lock may not yet be reactivated and the finder can read the stored data and send it by email or chat program.
The loss of a device gets especially tricky when the device is deliberately stolen. This usually happens because the thief is after confidential company documents or credit card data. This is why important documents should always be encrypted.
Encryption options
When encrypting the SSD of a laptop or an external hard drive, you have the choice between two methods:
Full Disk Encryption (FDE)
File Level Encryption (FLE)
With Full Disk Encryption, the software encrypts the entire data carrier, including the operating system. The scope of delivery of Windows Pro and Education also includes FDE encryption
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