Hide files and folders on USB flash drive!

Have you ever wanted to hide files on your computer or flash drive? I could think of several “categories” of data in which I’d like to hide from people around me. Of course I’m talking about valuable data such as passwords, financial records and the priceless contact list for GetUSB.info network of publishers.

Today I found a small utility called HideFlash 1.1 which does just what the name says. Hides your data on a UFD.

The USB security software protects files and folders from others who are trying to view them without permission. What works for me with this package is not only do you have the 128bit encryption working for you, but the Hide Flash software also hides the files and folders it’s protecting. This means when a USB drive is plugged into any computer, the user wouldn’t even know there’s extra data.

hide flash security software

The USB security software remains hidden on any computer and invisible to even network administrators running the PC or network.

If you are looking for a more corporate application the Hide Flash 1.1 allows for configuration of different sets of files for multiple users on a single device. I’m still scratching my head on that scenario, but it’s there if you need it.

The Hide Flash 1.0 USB security software is available for free with full features for up to 5 devices.

USB Security Software Hide Flash 1.1 download page.

Source: http://www.getusb.info/hide-your-flash/

People often store their private data, such as passwords, photos and other on USB flash devices. If the device is given to someone, you have no control over your data. He may read and delete them, or even corrupt. For example, if a hacker have seen the password to your website, he’ll probably try to hack it.

With a new tool, HideFlash 1.1, protecting your folders and files on USB flash drives become easy. For example, you create a folder, named “private” on the flash drive, run HideFlash and tell it to hide the folder. It makes all work, and now the folder is not visible! If you try to use your flash drive on another computer, the folders and files will remain invisible too. Even under Linux and MacOSx machines.

How does HideFlash works? It hides files directly from the USB flash device filesystem. It does not leave to the hacker any opportunity to notice them. Also, it allows to hide standalone files.

Why hide files, if you can use standard Windows ACLs (Access Control Lists)? Well, if you use ACLs, the hacker will be able to see the content of the hidden folders if he changes the owner of the device. If you use Windows file encryption, you’ll not be able to use your files on any machine without adding your private software certificate.

HideFlash can add files and folders for different users and protect them with passwords.

So, HideFlash is a solution for the dilemma of protecting private data on USB flash devices and making it quickly and easy.

We have compared HideFlash to another programs for hiding files on disk like:

• HideFolders XP
• Hiode Folders Pro
• Advanced Hide Folders
• Magic Folders XP
• HideIt!
• FolderWizard
• Folder Vaccine PC
• Hide Those Folders

You don’t need to install it at all. Just copy HideFlash to your USB disk and run it. Unlike another software, such as HideFolders XP or Advanced Hide Folders, HideFlash doesn’t hide your files folders only from your machine. Fo example, HideFolders XP creates a Windows service which intercepts system calls to filesystem and replaces the original reply. If a user connects the disk to another machine, he will be able to see all folders. HideFlash works directly with USB device filesystem hiding files and folders from it.

You want to hide files and folders on USB flash devices? Want them to be invisible from another computer even under MacOS and Linux? Then HideFlash is for you!

HideFlash is a security software to protect files and folders on USB flash drive from viewing them without your permission. Your files and folders are hidden and remain invisible on any computer to which you connect your USB flash drive. It is useful for anyone who wants to protect their private data.

Features

• hides your files and folders from USB flash filesystem
• no one but you can access your hidden files or folders
• files and folders will remain invisible on another machine
• your information is stored securly using the best ecnryption algorithms
• you can add different sets of files for multiple users
• the program doesn’t need to be run every time you use your flash drive
• you are free to install the program on up to 5 USB flash drives
• payment is made using secure order without any risk