Encrypted Files on Desktop

[Diodeeric]

Protect files on computer. This feature parallels the PIN code lock and ability to access / launch files via Diode if a device is compromised. Although iOS and Android are already encrypted on device through the app, many users have been asking about protection and encryption of the files on desktop.

Ideas:

1. Hidden file folders (loaded only via Diode a file/folder launcher)
2. Protect / encrypt files at rest
3. Access files only via Diode (authorized zone keys) - could be problematic if a file is shared via an email attachment

[hansr]

@Diodeeric Thanks for this.

On a file-by-file basis, this is already done when you share a file via DM. It is possible we could extend that approach and encrypt every file so that it is only openable via the app, and never directly from the OS. In this case, the file would have to be replicated / saved-as before sharing it via another mechanism (like email).

For full "disk" level encryption, each platform will require its own approach and likely interaction from the user.

For example:

• Mac: https://support.apple.com/et-ee/guide/disk-utility/dskutl11888/mac
• Windows is a bit more interesting / varied: https://community.spiceworks.com/t/can-bitlocker-encrypt-a-specific-folder-not-entire-disk/353655/4
• Linux we can probably choose but not all variants will support unless specific packages are included