install Windows 11on unsupported PCs with Microsoft's assistance

Microsoft has published a new support webpage where they provide an official method to bypass the TPM 2.0 and CPU checks (TPM 1.2 is still required) and have Windows 11 installed on unsupported systems.

This is somewhat surprising considering the tech giant's unwavering stance concerning the minimum requirements for the new Windows version.

However, it looks like Microsoft couldn’t ignore the fact that bypassing TPM checks is fairly simple, so to avoid having people breaking their systems by using non-standardized third-party scripts, they decided to just give users an official way to do it.

Installing Windows 11 on unsupported hardware comes with some pitfalls that users must be aware of, and in some cases, agree to before the operating system will install.

How to install Windows 11 on unsupported devices

Microsoft's official bypass is to add a Registry value named “AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU” and then install Windows 11 using bootable media.

The whole registry entry required can be seen below.

Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00

[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup]

"AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU"=dword:00000001

The Windows 11 setup program will no longer check for a TPM 2.0 security processor or compatible CPUs when added.

However, you will still require a TPM 1.2 security processor, which many will not likely have. If you are missing a TPM 1.2 processor, you can bypass all TPM checks by using this script that deletes appraiser.dll during setup.

To use the new AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU bypass to install Windows 11 on devices, Microsoft instructs you to perform the following steps:

Please read all of these instructions before continuing.

Visit the Windows 11 software download page, select “Create tool now”, and follow the installation instructions to create a bootable media or download an ISO.

On Windows, click ‘Start’, type ‘Registry Editor’ and click on the icon to launch the tool.

Navigate to the HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SYSTEM\Setup\MoSetup Registry key and create a new “REG_DWORD” value named “AllowUpgradesWithUnsupportedTPMOrCPU” and set it to “1”.

Alternatively, you can download a premade Registry file that you can double-click on and merge it to create the above value for you.

Reboot your system

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What you need to know about Omnatuor.com pop-up ads

 Omnatuor.com is a site that tries to trick you into subscribing to its browser notifications so that it can send notification spam directly to your desktop or phone.

Omnatuor.com is a malicious site that displays fake error messages to trick you into subscribing to its browser notifications. This is the fake error message that the Omnatuor.com site will display:

Omnatuor.com wants to Show notifications
Press Allow to watch the video

You should not click on the Allow button when you see such messages. If you click on the “Allow” button, you will start seeing spam pop-ups from Omnatuor.com on your computer or phone, even when the browser is closed. The Omnatuor.com spam notification ads are for adult sites, online web games, fake software updates, and unwanted programs.

This is how the Omnatuor.com pop-up ads will look on a Windows 10 computer:

You are seeing the Omnatuor.com advertisements because your computer is infected with a malicious program or a site that you have visited has redirected your browser to this page.

Less than reputable sites can display malicious ads that pop-up ads your browser to the Omnatuor.com pop-up ads to generate advertising revenue. If this happens, you can close the page and install a free browser extension like Adblock to block the malicious ads. However, if you continuously see pop-ups like the Omnatuor.com pop-up ads, then your computer might be infected with a malicious program, and you need to scan your device for adware and remove it.

source and further info: Malware Tips

Windows 10 update kills Adobe Flash

We have issued an article related to Flash RIP back in May 2020

Microsoft has rolled out an optional update for Windows 10 that permanently removes Adobe Flash from the operating system and prevents it from being re-installed.

Ahead of the long-awaited end-of-life date for Adobe Flash, which will fall on 31 December 2020, Microsoft has released a tool for Windows 10 and Window Server that strips out all elements of the software.

The company has released the removal tool in advance of this cut-off point to help customers test and validate their environments for any impact that might occur by the removal of Adobe Flash Player.

Adobe decided in 2017 to retire its Flash Player due to the diminished usage of the technology, and the availability of better and more secure options including HTML5, WebAssembly and WebGL.

Flash Player updates and patches will continue to be rolled out between now and the end of 2020, although will cease once 31 December is reached. Disruption shouldn’t be too severe, however, given just 5% of websites were still using the environment as of 2018. 

source: ITPro

Ransomware Attacks are not problem for us

 

If there is one characteristic that defines cybercrime today, it is the capacity to evolve and adapt to new environments and the ability to find ways of evading the cybersecurity measures taken by victims. 

Ransomware is no exception. One of the main features of ransomware as a threat, in addition to kidnapping data, is that it is constantly reinventing itself to persist over time and ineffectiveness.

This type of malicious software has evolved greatly since it began, and today there is a wide variety of families in existence, giving rise to new, more sophisticated strains.

Did you know that?

• 65% of ransomware infections are delivered via phishing 
• A ransomware attack will take place every 11 seconds by 2021 
• 85% of ransomware attacks target Windows systems. 
• The average cost of a ransomware attack in 2019 was $133,000 
• 50% of IT professionals don’t believe that their organization is ready to defend against a ransomware attack.  
• Hackers attack  every 39 seconds or an average of 2,244 times a day 
• Between January 1st and June 30th, 2020, ID Ransomware received 100,001 submissions relating to attacks that targeted companies and public sector organizations. 
• 90 % of IT pros had clients that suffered ransomware attacks in the past year 
• Ransomware costs will reach $20 billion by 2021 
• 51% of businesses have been impacted by ransomware in the last year
• 0 affected Scicane customers

Don't be a victim - Contact us for further information @ info@scicane.com (no obligation)

Critical Flaw in Windows Preview Pane

Microsoft on 23/3/2020 issued Security Advisory ADV200006 for a "Critical"-rated remote code execution vulnerability in both supported and unsupported Windows systems.

Microsoft updated its security advisory on March 24 to indicate that the vulnerability is just rated "Important" for Windows 10, Windows Server 2016 and Windows Server 2019 systems. It's still rated "Critical" for older systems, though. "We do not recommend that IT administrators running Windows 10 implement the workarounds described below," the advisory explained.

The vulnerability, associated with the Adobe Type Manager Library in Windows systems, has been exposed to "limited, targeted attacks," per the advisory. The library "improperly handles a specially crafted multi-master font." This flaw can be exploited by "convincing a user to open a specially crafted document or viewing it in the Windows [Explorer] Preview pane."

There's no patch currently available. Microsoft's advisory offered three "workarounds" to implement, but they all have limitations.

More info & sources: Microsoft, Redmond

Zoom: It appears to have more problems than it solves

Zoom admits meetings don't use end-to-end encryption

Video conferencing app Zoom does not use end-to-end encryption, according to reports, despite specifically stating that it does on its website.

Though Zoom offers users the option to “enable an end-to-end (E2E) encrypted meeting,” and provides a green padlock that claims “Zoom is using an end to end encrypted connection,” the company this week admitted that offers no such thing.

A spokesperson for the company told The Intercept that, despite its claims, it was "currently not possible" to enable end-to-end encryption for its video meetings.

Instead, the spokesperson revealed, the service uses Transport Layer Security (TLS) which encrypts data between user's meetings and Zoom's servers. End-to-end refers to data encrypted between calls, blocking out third parties - which includes the service provider. As a result, the company can see and use the data for things like targeted ads. 

"When we use the phrase ‘End to End’ in our other literature, it is in reference to the connection being encrypted from Zoom end point to Zoom end point,” the spokesperson added.

Part of Zoom's appeal to organisations is its simplicity and the fact it can be used for free, albeit without any premium features, which lets businesses try it out before forking out any money. "Video conferencing is a fantastic necessity in times like these but it is vitally important to understand the security and privacy concerns that go in parallel with this increasingly popular form of communication," said Jake Moore, a cyber security specialist for ESET. "For social and light business meetings they are fine as long as users realise what data is being shared by Zoom to third parties. I certainly wouldn't recommend using free software for sensitive or private meetings."

Unpatched Zoom App Bug Lets Hackers Steal Your Windows Password

According to the latest finding by cybersecurity expert @_g0dmode, which was also confirmed by researcher Matthew Hickey and Mohamed A. Baset, the Zoom client for Windows is vulnerable to the 'UNC path injection' vulnerability that could let remote attackers steal login credentials for victims' Windows systems.


The attack involves the SMBRelay technique wherein Windows automatically exposes a user's login username and NTLM password hashes to a remote SMB server when attempting to connect and download a file hosted on it.

The attack is possible only because Zoom for Windows supports remote UNC paths, which converts such potentially insecure URLs into hyperlinks for recipients in a personal or group chat.


To steal the login credential of user running zoom for Windows, all an attacker needs to do is sent a crafted URL (i.e. \\x.x.x.x\abc_file) to the victim over its chat interface, as shown, and wait for the victim to click it once.

To be noted, the captured passwords are not plaintext, but a weak one can easily be cracked in seconds using password cracking tools like HashCat or John the Ripper.

In a shared environment, like office space, stolen login details can be reused immediately to compromise other users or IT resources and launch further attacks.

Besides stealing Windows credentials, the flaw can also be exploited to launch any program already present on a targeted computer or downloaded as part of the attacker's social engineering campaign.


Zoom has already been notified of this bug, but since the flaw has not yet been patched, users are advised to either use an alternative video conferencing software or Zoom in your web browser instead of the dedicated client app.

Source(s) & more info: Hacker News, ITPro

Snatch Ransomware Reboots Windows in Safe Mode to Bypass Antivirus

Cybersecurity researchers have spotted a new variant of the Snatch ransomware that first reboots infected Windows computers into Safe Mode and only then encrypts victims' files to avoid antivirus detection.

Unlike traditional malware, the new Snatch ransomware chooses to run in Safe Mode because in the diagnostic mode Windows operating system starts with a minimal set of drivers and services without loading most of the third-party startup programs, including antivirus software.

Snatch has been active since at least the summer of 2018, but SophosLabs researchers spotted the Safe Mode enhancement to this ransomware strain only in recent cyber attacks against various entities they investigated.

"The ransomware, which calls itself Snatch, sets itself up as a service [called SuperBackupMan with the help of Windows registry] that will run during a Safe Mode boot."

"When the computer comes back up after the reboot, this time in Safe Mode, the malware uses the Windows component net.exe to halt the SuperBackupMan service, and then uses the Windows component vssadmin.exe to delete all the Volume Shadow Copies on the system, which prevents forensic recovery of the files encrypted by the ransomware."

What makes Snatch different and dangerous from others is that in addition to ransomware, it's also a data stealer. Snatch includes a sophisticated data-stealing module, allowing attackers to steal vast amounts of information from the target organizations.

Source and more info: Hacker News

Windows 7 coming to its death

end-of-life, the legacy OS still holds 27% of the desktop market share

Microsoft made a commitment to provide 10 years of product support for Windows 7 when it was released on October 22nd 2009. In fact, the cut-off date is ever so slightly longer than that, with support for Windows 7 ending on January 14th 2020.

That end of support date might seem like a long way off – close to 500 days, in fact, butt it's "definitely not" too early to start work.

Read more at IT Pro 

Apple iTunes and iCloud for Windows 0-Day Exploited in Ransomware Attacks

A Vulnerability affecting a known component that comes bundled with Apples iTunes has been used by the Cybercriminal group behind BitPayment and iEcrypt to perform ransomware attacks.

The vulnerable component is the Bonjour updater, a component of Itunes that works silently in the background automated various low-level network states, including downloading of new updates related with Apple software.

Uninstalling the iCloud does not solve the problem, since the Bonjour gets installed as a separate program on the system.

The Bonjour component was found vulnerable to the unquoted service path vulnerability, a common software security flaw that occurs when the path of an executable contains spaces in the filename and is not enclosed in quote tags ("").

The unquoted service path vulnerability can be exploited by planting a malicious executable file to the parent path, tricking legitimate and trusted applications into executing malicious programs to maintain persistence and evade detection.

Apple released iCloud for Windows 10.7, iCloud for Windows 7.14, and iTunes 12.10.1 for Windows to address the vulnerability and it’s highly recommended to update their software to the latest versions.

Source: Panda Security

Windows 10 users forced into adopting the latest OS Update

Machines using build 1803 will be upgraded to avoid risk when it reaches end-of-service in November

Small businesses and home users with Windows 10 installations older than a year will be automatically upgraded to the May 2019 Update to avoid systems falling out of support in November.

Despite widespread concerns over the way Microsoft implements its biannual operating system (OS) upgrades, Home and Pro users will be automatically kicked into using version Windows 10 1903, issued just a couple of months ago.

Source & more info: ITPro

Enable "God Mode" in Windows 10

Enable 'God Mode'

Are you a power user who wants access to your PC's nitty gritty? "God mode" is for you. Right-click on the desktop > New > Folder. Re-name the new folder with this bit of code:

GodMode.{ED7BA470-8E54-465E-825C-99712043E01C}

To enter the "God Mode" window, double-click the folder and go nuts.

Malware vs Viruses: What’s the Difference?

Understanding the difference between malware and viruses is very important. A virus is just one type of malware, but the term is more widely used by the public. The term malware refers to any malicious software, including a computer virus. For example, between 2000 and 2005, spyware and adware emerged as types of malware that protection systems had to deal with.

Malware is infecting computers and mobile devices at an increasingly greater pace.

What is a Malware?

Malware is software written specifically to harm and infect the host system. Malware includes viruses along with other types of software such as trojan horses, worms, spyware, and adware. Advanced malware such as ransomware are used to commit financial fraud and extort money from computer users.

Common types of malware:

    Virus: As discussed, Virus is a specific type of malware by itself. It is a contagious piece of code that infects the other software on the host system and spreads itself once it is run. It is mostly known to spread when software is shared between computers. This acts more like a parasite.

    Adware: Adware is also known as advertising-supported software. It is software which renders advertisements for the purpose of generating revenue for its author. The advertisements are published on the screen presented to the user at the time of installation. Adware is programmed to examine which Internet sites, the user visits frequently and to present and feature related advertisements. Not all adware has malicious intent, but it becomes a problem anyway because it harms computer performance and can be annoying.

    Spyware: This type of malicious software, spies on you, tracks your internet activities. It helps the hacker in gathering information about the victim’s system, without the consent of the victim. This spyware’s presence is typically hidden from the host and it is very difficult to detect. Some spyware like keyloggers may be installed intentionally in a organization to monitor activities of employees.

    Worms: This type of malware will replicate itself  and destroys information and files saved on the host PC. It works to eat up all the system operating files and data files on a drive.

    Trojan:  Trojans are a type of virus that are designed to make a user think they are a safe program and run them. They may be  programmed to steal personal and  financial information, and later take over the resources of the host computer’s system files.  In large systems it may attempt to make a host system or network resource unavailable to those attempting to reach it. Example: you business network becoming unavailable.

    Ransomware: Ransomware is an advanced type of malware that restricts access to the computer system until the user pays a fee.  Your screen might show a pop up warning that your have been locked out of your computer and  that you can access only after paying the cyber criminal. The cyber criminal demands a ransom to be paid in order for the restriction to be removed. The infamous Cryptolocker is one type of ransomware.

It is very difficult to live without computers or mobile devices and we have come to depend on them for many activities – communication, online purchases and payments, etc.., In order to protect our devices and data against the different types of malware mentioned above, an effective anti-malware solution is required.

Azure Sphere OS: built with Linux kernel

Microsoft realized that Linux was better suited than Windows for IoT devices. Azure Sphere OS is built with a custom Linux kernel and security monitor for "defense in-depth" with multiple layers of security, according to Smith. The company had previously announced SQL Server support for Linux, but a non-Windows OS is a first.

Read more at  PCMag 

Tech support scammers have a new method for phishing attacks on Windows 10

 On Tuesday, Microsoft's Malware Protection Center announced that it had learned about new strategies to target those using Windows 10, via links that lead to fraudulent tech support sites.

The new techniques, which introduce a different layer to the mix, embed links in phish-like emails—and represent a step up from the previous methods used by scammers, potentially leading to a wider pool of victims. 

Previously, these types of scams involving tech support were done in a cold-call fashion. Now, however, a series of malicious ads will automatically redirect victims to a fake tech support page, in which Windows 10 users are presented with a display of fake Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) or other bogus Windows secthe new techniques, which introduce a different layer to the mix, embed links in phish-like emails—and represent a step up from the previous methods used by scammers, potentially leading to a wider pool of victims. Previously, these types of scams involving tech support were done in a cold-call fashion. Now, however, a series of malicious ads will automatically redirect victims to a fake tech support page, in which Windows 10 users are presented with a display of fake Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) or other bogus Windows security alerts

Sending mass emails that pretend to come from popular sites like LinkedIn or Amazon has been a mainstay of online scammers, who include links to fake bank or email login sites. But now, this tactic is being redirected to tech support sites in order to phish credentials.

More information and source: Techrepublic

Millions of recent laptops will stop receiving new features and aniversary update

Laptops running on Intel Atom 'Clover Trail' chipsets will not receive any Windows 10's feature updates post the Anniversary Update, issued in summer last year.

Microsoft has confirmed that millions of recent laptops will no longer receive updates to add new features to Windows 10.
Laptops running on Intel Atom 'Clover Trail' chipsets will not receive any Windows 10's feature updates post the Anniversary Update, issued in summer last year.
Despite most of these machines only being three or four years old, Microsoft says it is unable to push these updates to 'Clover Trail' laptops, due to Intel ceasing support for the chipset.
Machines that will no longer receive these updates include those running on Intel Atom Z2760, Z2580, Z2560 and Z2520 processors, such as the HP Envy X2 laptop. Reports say that at least 10 million of these devices were sold in 2013 and 2014, according to analyst estimates.

Ahead of the launch of Windows 10, Microsoft's executive VP of the Windows and Devices Group Terry Myerson said: "Once a Windows device is upgraded to Windows 10, we will continue to keep it current for the supported lifetime of the device - at no cost. With Windows 10, the experience will evolve and get even better over time."

"If a hardware partner stops supporting a given device or one of its key components and stops providing driver updates, firmware updates, or fixes, it may mean that device will not be able to properly run a future Windows 10 feature update," says a Microsoft spokesman.

While feature updates will not be forthcoming, Microsoft has pledged to continue issuing security patches to these machines until January 2023, the end of the original Windows 8.1 extended support period.

Source & further info: TechRepublic

Petya ransomware

The Petya ransomware attack that crippled computers in 64 countries worldwide was spread by accounting software, according to Microsoft, highlighting the dangers posed by compromised third-party apps.
The outbreak started in Ukraine, where more than 12,500 machines were infected, and there is now evidence this new Petya malware variant was initially spread via an updater for the tax accounting software MEDoc.

 A large number of organizations were infected, many in Ukraine, including Danish transport company Maersk, Russian oil firm Rosneft, the Kiev metro system, National Bank of Ukraine, the law firm DLA Piper, US pharmaceutical company Merck and many others.

How to protect yourself

Once the ransomware infects a machine, it then attempts to spread itself to other PCs on the network. To propagate itself, it will try to steal credentials to gain local admin privileges, attempt to use file-shares to transfer the malicious file between PCs, and then remotely execute the file. The ransomware encrypts entire hard drives and demands a Bitcoin payment of $300 to release them.
The malware can also spread itself using the EternalBlue exploit for an SMB vulnerability, which was used by WannaCry to spread between machines. The vulnerability was patched by Microsoft in March this year.
Microsoft recommends applying this security update, but for those who aren't able to, it suggests firms "disable SMBv1 with the steps documented at Microsoft Knowledge Base Article 2696547" and "consider adding a rule on your router or firewall to block incoming SMB traffic on port 445".
Another workaround for blocking infection by Petya is to create an extensionless, read-only file called perfc in the C:\Windows folder, using the steps outlined here.
Microsoft also provides a detailed a breakdown of commands and network activity that indicate a Petya infection.


Other reports say that the provider of the email address shown to receive the ransom closed it down, deactivated it so there's no way to pay or ask decryption of your data from the attacker.

While steps were taken to be able to block the attack in your pc, so far there's no 'kill switch' to stop the virus from spreading.

Ofcourse the known story still comes up: "keep you windows machine" updated with security updates and also have a good antivirus solution to protect yourself like the one we offer.

Source: Techrepublic

Microsoft cuts size of Windows 10 updates by 65%

Microsoft has managed to reduce the size of its Windows 10 updates by 65% thanks to the use of differential download packages in its Unified Update Platform (UUP) technology, which only update the system with the changes rather than re-installing the entire platform.

This will be the case even for the big updates, rather than just the smaller bug fix ones, which will come as a great relief to Windows 10 users who find themselves wasting hours downloading and installing hefty operating system updates.

The innovation will come as part of the Windows 10 Creators Update, Microsoft said. "It’s also important to note that Windows Insiders may not get a differential download packages even if we ship them," Bill Karagounis, director of program management for Microsoft's Windows Insider Program and OS Fundamentals division, said.

"A baseline build has to be set for differential download packages and if that baseline build is newer than the build Windows Insiders are updating from (in the case where they are not on the latest flight) – they will receive a larger download."

Microsoft will let users decide when to update their Windows 10 devices, rather than automatically updating smartphones, tablets and desktops without notice.

Michael Fortin, the CVP of the Windows and devices group core quality and John Cable, the director of program management for Windows servicing and delivery, made the announcement in a blog post, saying the company was responding to customer feedback with the Creator's Update.

for more information read ITPro

How to Run Android Apps on Your Desktop

If there’s an Android application you really love and wish you could run on your computer, now you can: there’s a dead simple way to run Android apps on your PC or Mac without fuss

What Is BlueStacks?

Let’s say there’s a mobile game you really love and want to play it on your PC with a bigger screen and a more comfortable interface. Or maybe you’ve grown used to a certain Android app for managing your to-do list or calendar. BlueStacks is essentially a self-contained virtual machine designed to run Android on a Windows or Mac computer. It comes with the Play Store pre-installed, and you can go from zero to running your favorite apps in a matter of minutes.

The entire experience is incredibly smooth on modern hardware (BlueStacks has been around for years and what was originally a pretty rocky alpha-software experience is now quite polished) and even things that previously didn’t works so well (like access to the host computer’s web cam or issues with applications that require GPS data) now work surprisingly well.

There are only two small quirks. First, the current version of BlueStacks only runs Android 4.4.2 KitKat, so if you need something newer than that, you’ll need to install the Android SDK instead. Second, multitouch is missing, unless you’re using BlueStacks on a computer with a touch screen monitor. If you are, you can use multi-touch, but otherwise you’re out of luck if the app you’re using requires it.

For more information read How-To-Geek article

Free Up Disk Space on Your Windows 10 PC

Is your Windows 10 hard drive showing signs that it's close to empty? You barely have enough room for your current applications and files, let alone new ones. Sure, hard drives are cheap, so you can always clone your existing one. But let's say you want to first try to get more mileage out of your current drive. There are a few ways you can do this.

The first and most obvious task is to delete files you no longer use. Granted, this chore will likely take a while since you may bump into hundreds or thousands of files you no longer need. To do this, open File Explorer, jump to the folders that contain your documents and other personal files, sort your files by modified date with the oldest ones appearing first, and then simply scrap the old and unneeded ones.

Another method to put the kibosh on unneeded files in Windows 10. Click on the Start button and then select Settings > System > Storage. Click on your main hard drive at the top of the window. Windows 10 calculates the types of files on your drive and how much space they take up. Click on a particular file type such as Documents, Pictures, or Music.

Empty your Recycle Bin. By default, any file you delete remains on your hard drive via the Recycle Bin so you can recover it if necessary. But at some point, the bin will get big, so you'll want to prune it. You can double-click on the Recycle Bin to view and delete any individual files you no longer need, or you can right-click on the Recycle Bin icon and click on the Empty Recycle Bin command to purge all the files within.

 The Windows Disk Cleanup tool can get rid of a whole mess of files in one shot. Click on the Start button and scroll down the Apps list, open the Windows Administrative Tools folder, and then select Disk Cleanup. The Disk Cleanup tool displays a series of file categories and determines how much space you can free up per category. Click on each category to view a description. In some cases, you can also view the files in that category. Click on the checkmarks next to the categories you feel comfortable deleting and then click the OK button.

Source & more info: PC Magazine

Keep your DATA PRIVATE - Encfs Manager in Ubuntu, Windows or Mac

Features of EncFSMP:

• Mounts EncFS folders on Windows and OS X

• Can create, edit, export and change the password of EncFS folders

• Is 100% compatible with EncFS 1.7.4 on Linux

• Completely free, no nags, no additional downloads like toolbars etc.

With EncFS MP, you can store your data in an encrypted folder (works for usb memory sticks as well). This is especially important if you store your sensitive data in a cloud service like Dropbox or Google Drive.Since EncFS exists on many platforms, you can access your data from a Windows PC, from an Apple computer, from Linux (using the built-in EncFS), or even from an Android device (using Cryptonite).Although EncFSMP is an open source project and its source code is released under the MIT license, it contains a closed-source component. The file system component that allows EncFSMP volumes to be mounted is called Pismo File Mount and is developed by Pismo Technic Inc.. Other than that, EncFSMP is 100% open source.

Windows or Mac

Download the (open source) software from Encfs official site

Ubuntu Linux

To add the official GNOME Encfs Manager PPA and install the application in Ubuntu, use the following commands in terminal:

sudo add-apt-repository ppa:gencfsm/ppasudo apt-get updatesudo apt-get install gnome-encfs-manager