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Cake day: February 5th, 2025

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  • the purpose of the partially locked portion is To share with others selectively and To let everyone to quickly preview the contents The reason I mentioned the cloud is not necessarily get the support of the cloud system, I store the files on the cloud. so ideally viewer runs the file on his/her computer via link with a video player to be able to see the preview whereas another person viewing the same file in full via some sort of password, I don’t care if a decrypted file is kept in the authorized guest computer or deleted



  • Thank you for your pointers; I appreciate them very much.

    I’d like to have the option for video files , partially locked at the same time able to be viewable whether is stored at hard disk/PC or cloud), if I could (for security & privacy reasons)

    I’m happy that I have started the discussion on the subject to generate some good brainstorming, which may lead to a quick hack that I can implement myself, rather than opting for expensive solutions, if any



  • I’d like to do the following: for the first 15 minutes, I want to play the video normally and then either not show the rest or display a frozen image instead.

    I occasionally encounter corrupted videos that only show certain parts and not the entire content.

    I was wondering if I could replicate such a situation based on my selection. However, I would also like the option to view the entire video normally if I choose to do so through an alternative method


  • I’d like to do the following: for the first 15 minutes, I want to play the video normally and then either not show the rest or display a frozen image instead.

    I occasionally encounter corrupted videos that only show certain parts and not the entire content.

    I was wondering if I could replicate such a situation based on my selection. However, I would also like the option to view the entire video normally if I choose to do so through an alternative method


  • I’d like to do the following: for the first 15 minutes, I want to play the video normally and then either not show the rest or display a frozen image instead.

    I occasionally encounter corrupted videos that only show certain parts and not the entire content.

    I was wondering if I could replicate such a situation based on my selection. However, I would also like the option to view the entire video normally if I choose to do so through an alternative method











  • Not directly the state actors really more to do with the consequences ie common hacks into state actors resources make the data open to misuse and the state actors do not take any responsibility if they are hacked, right!

    When an AI system is given access to it , it can uncover hidden patterns or vulnerabilities that humans might miss. This ability can lead to consequences, such as exposing sensitive information or breaking security measures, especially if the data is encrypted or anonymized. AI might also exploit weaknesses in the data, resulting in data breaches, privacy violations, or malicious manipulation. AI could leak personal details or confidential information, leading to significant risks like reputational damage or financial loss. AI to operate beyond traditional oversight makes these risks harder to predict and control.





  • I have tried to post my thank you message but “hanging” after clicking the reply button has continued for 3 days or so.

    I sincerely thank you for your incredibly thoughtful and detailed response. Not only did you take the time to explain everything so clearly, but the way you included your personal experience really made a difference.

    It’s rare to come across someone who is willing to share such in-depth insight, and I truly appreciate how much effort you put into helping me understand things from a practical standpoint. Your advice has been extremely helpful,

    Thank you again for being so generous with your time and knowledge!

    I agree that I have to to rely on the encryption for what I have for the films online/cloud, and that seems acceptable.

    However, when it comes to personal family photos and videos, I’m facing a dilemma.

    • If they’re stored online, they’re vulnerable to potential compromises (PRIVACY CONCERN) -maybe not now, but in the future, especially with the risks posed by AI training.

    • On the other hand, if they’re kept offline, I’m still at risk of losing them due to physical factors, especially since I live in an earthquake-prone area


  • Thank you everyone so much for your responses. You’ve truly opened my eyes to so many aspects I hadn’t even considered before.

    Your insights were not only thoughtful but also incredibly helpful. It’s rare to come across such comprehensive answers that cover so many angles, and I really appreciate the time and effort you took to share them.

    Each of you has given me a lot to think about, and

    I’m grateful for the depth of understanding you provided. Thanks again!

    As a first step, I’d like to pick one of the programs to start with:

    Cryptomator

    gocryptfs (not so Windows-friendly)

    GnuPG

    VeraCrypt (slower than TrueCrypt, and since it’s offered as a replacement, it makes me suspicious, especially since TrueCrypt mysteriously vanished without providing any explanation. Some people believe VeraCrypt might have backdoors, whereas TrueCrypt’s abandonment perhaps didn’t provide any backdoors.)

    TrueCrypt (I have used it occasionally on my Windows PC, although it is no longer updated)