I didn't catch whether or not it encrypts xattrs. It doesn't. Extended attributes are plain-text. Even if there is no key in the keyring and the file contents are not accessible, everyone can still ...

Usually I try to write articles that are not aimed at a particular distribution. Although I may give examples assuming a Debian-based distribution, whenever possible, I try to make my instructions ...

Linux, the open source operating system that powers countless servers, devices, and personal computers worldwide, owes much of its versatility to the myriad of filesystems available. These filesystems ...

What if the very foundation of your data storage could make or break your system’s performance and reliability? Choosing the right file system isn’t just a technical decision, it’s a pivotal choice ...

Ok, so what happens if I make a link to an encrypted file so that there exists a (hard) link to it both inside the encrypted directory and outside of it? The name of the link outside the protected ...