EPISODE · Jun 4, 2026 · 8 MIN
Your Password May Not Be Used to Encrypt Your Data, and That’s Okay
from The Ask Leo! Podcast
There's a surprising and counterintuitive technique related to how some encryption tools work: your password is not what locks your data. I'll describe what keeps your data secure and why changing your password doesn't always mean re-encrypting all your data.
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