Using vi to Encrypt Text Files

Posted by suvi under Security

The disadvantage of using encrypted partitions is that while the partition is mounted, at least root can access the data. To prevent this, vi can be used in encrypted mode.
Use vi -x filename to edit a new file. vi prompts you to set a password, after which it encrypts the content of the file. Whenever

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