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Posted: 7/17/2014 9:53:06 AM EDT
I have a word doc I want to password protect. Any good free programs out there? Ya I know I could google it but where is the fun in that..
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Posted: 7/17/2014 1:28:51 PM EDT
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see this here as an example http://www.northeastern.edu/securenu/?page_id=2573
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Posted: 7/17/2014 1:30:39 PM EDT
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I still use older versions of truecrypt.
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Posted: 7/17/2014 1:59:02 PM EDT
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Word has built in password protection
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Posted: 7/17/2014 2:27:18 PM EDT
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Something open source like GnuPG or GPG4Win would be my suggestion. If you use Windows and want something much easier than either of these, try AxCrypt. It integrates into the right click context menu and is open source as well.
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Posted: 7/17/2014 2:43:35 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Word has built in password protection |
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Posted: 7/17/2014 3:57:17 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Word has built in password protection |
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Posted: 7/17/2014 4:20:10 PM EDT
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I have office 2007 and I couldn't find any type of security/ password ability..
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Word has built in password protection
https://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/password-protect-documents-workbooks-and-presentations-HA010148333.aspx |
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Posted: 7/17/2014 4:55:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Word has built in password protection https://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/password-protect-documents-workbooks-and-presentations-HA010148333.aspx  |
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Posted: 7/17/2014 5:06:32 PM EDT
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Word has built in password protection
https://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/password-protect-documents-workbooks-and-presentations-HA010148333.aspx
But beware, can be easy to crack even with freeware crackers. I've had to a time or two for users passwording a shared doc with no recolection of doing so. 
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Posted: 7/17/2014 5:12:04 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: But beware, can be easy to crack even with freeware crackers. I've had to a time or two for users passwording a shared doc with no recolection of doing so. So I only have to remember my password for it... or if I forget it..I'm hooped. |
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Posted: 7/17/2014 5:16:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Something open source like GnuPG or GPG4Win would be my suggestion. If you use Windows and want something much easier than either of these, try AxCrypt. It integrates into the right click context menu and is open source as well. |
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Posted: 7/21/2014 6:19:32 PM EDT
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I believe 7-zip has encryption if you don't mind turning the .doc file into a zip file.
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Posted: 7/21/2014 6:28:00 PM EDT
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axcrypt
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Posted: 7/22/2014 6:18:58 PM EDT
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Dude, get an encrypted USB and put it on that. You'll always have it with you. With luck, the unencrypted contents will get saved in some random pagefile and recovered by a malicious version of Becauzy.
You're welcome. 
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Posted: 7/22/2014 7:17:31 PM EDT
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I thought about the encrypted stick..but we aren't allowed to bring them inside at work. The doc isn't super secret stuff..and the passwords are for programs that are only accessible on our network and the worst anyone could do if they logged in was..maybe my job.
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Posted: 7/22/2014 7:19:49 PM EDT
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I thought about the encrypted stick..but we aren't allowed to bring them inside at work. The doc isn't super secret stuff..and the passwords are for programs that are only accessible on our network and the worst anyone could do if they logged in was..maybe my job. Are you allowed to bring a phone? Plenty of password vault phone apps. |
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Posted: 7/23/2014 5:46:23 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Are you allowed to bring a phone? Plenty of password vault phone apps. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: I thought about the encrypted stick..but we aren't allowed to bring them inside at work. The doc isn't super secret stuff..and the passwords are for programs that are only accessible on our network and the worst anyone could do if they logged in was..maybe my job. Are you allowed to bring a phone? Plenty of password vault phone apps. |
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Posted: 7/23/2014 8:11:30 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: But beware, can be easy to crack even with freeware crackers. I've had to a time or two for users passwording a shared doc with no recolection of doing so. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Quoted: Word has built in password protection https://office.microsoft.com/en-us/word-help/password-protect-documents-workbooks-and-presentations-HA010148333.aspx But beware, can be easy to crack even with freeware crackers. I've had to a time or two for users passwording a shared doc with no recolection of doing so. Office 2003 had 40 bit encryption which was easy to crack. Office 2007 and above use 128 bit encryption which is significantly more difficult. |
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Posted: 7/23/2014 8:14:39 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/23/2014 8:15:57 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I still use older versions of truecrypt. |
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Posted: 7/23/2014 8:17:14 AM EDT
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Why not write the passwords on a notecard and keep it in your pocket?
That would be a lot more secure than storing it in a word doc. |
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Posted: 7/23/2014 10:33:57 AM EDT
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Posted: 7/23/2014 10:34:58 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why would you even link to that now? Quote HistoryNO NO NO!!! |
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Posted: 7/23/2014 10:40:37 AM EDT
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I have office 2007 and I couldn't find any type of security/ password ability..
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Word has built in password protection
I have office 2010 while you have the word document open press F1 then search for "Password Protected" I got this from there. Password protect a document You can protect a document by using a password to help prevent unauthorized access. 1.Click the File tab. 2.Click Info. 3.Click Protect Document, and then click Encrypt with Password. 4.In the Encrypt Document box, type a password, and then click OK. 5.In the Confirm Password box, type the password again, and then click OK. Notes Passwords are case-sensitive. Make sure that the CAPS LOCK key is turned off when you enter a password for the first time. If you lose or forget a password, Word cannot recover your data. |
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Posted: 7/23/2014 10:43:40 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: I have office 2010 while you have the word document open press F1 then search for "Password Protected" I got this from there. Password protect a document You can protect a document by using a password to help prevent unauthorized access. 1.Click the File tab. 2.Click Info. 3.Click Protect Document, and then click Encrypt with Password. 4.In the Encrypt Document box, type a password, and then click OK. 5.In the Confirm Password box, type the password again, and then click OK. Notes Passwords are case-sensitive. Make sure that the CAPS LOCK key is turned off when you enter a password for the first time. If you lose or forget a password, Word cannot recover your data. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: Word has built in password protection I have office 2010 while you have the word document open press F1 then search for "Password Protected" I got this from there. Password protect a document You can protect a document by using a password to help prevent unauthorized access. 1.Click the File tab. 2.Click Info. 3.Click Protect Document, and then click Encrypt with Password. 4.In the Encrypt Document box, type a password, and then click OK. 5.In the Confirm Password box, type the password again, and then click OK. Notes Passwords are case-sensitive. Make sure that the CAPS LOCK key is turned off when you enter a password for the first time. If you lose or forget a password, Word cannot recover your data. |
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Posted: 7/23/2014 11:48:43 AM EDT
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We crack those in a few hours. A few days worst case. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Word has built in password protection
I have office 2010 while you have the word document open press F1 then search for "Password Protected" I got this from there. Password protect a document You can protect a document by using a password to help prevent unauthorized access. 1.Click the File tab. 2.Click Info. 3.Click Protect Document, and then click Encrypt with Password. 4.In the Encrypt Document box, type a password, and then click OK. 5.In the Confirm Password box, type the password again, and then click OK. Notes Passwords are case-sensitive. Make sure that the CAPS LOCK key is turned off when you enter a password for the first time. If you lose or forget a password, Word cannot recover your data. What if the password is 16 characters mixed case, numbers, and special characters? |
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Posted: 7/23/2014 11:49:50 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: What if the password is 16 characters mixed case, numbers, and special characters? 5-ish days. |
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Posted: 7/23/2014 11:57:52 AM EDT
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5-ish days. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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What if the password is 16 characters mixed case, numbers, and special characters? 5-ish days. Glad I don't password protect any MS Word docs Is there some weakness that makes it easier than just brute forcing?
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Posted: 7/23/2014 11:59:37 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Why not write the passwords on a notecard and keep it in your pocket? That would be a lot more secure than storing it in a word doc. you have any idea how many notes, etc I've put in my uniform shirt pocket and discovered weeks later after they have been washed?
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Posted: 7/23/2014 12:00:36 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Glad I don't password protect any MS Word docs Is there some weakness that makes it easier than just brute forcing?Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: What if the password is 16 characters mixed case, numbers, and special characters? 5-ish days. Glad I don't password protect any MS Word docs Is there some weakness that makes it easier than just brute forcing?Not really. Having solid rainbow tables helps though. |
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Posted: 7/23/2014 12:01:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: you have any idea how many notes, etc I've put in my uniform shirt pocket and discovered weeks later after they have been washed? Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Why not write the passwords on a notecard and keep it in your pocket? That would be a lot more secure than storing it in a word doc. you have any idea how many notes, etc I've put in my uniform shirt pocket and discovered weeks later after they have been washed? I laminate important text strings and put them in my wallet. Looks like gibberish though if you look at it with no context. |
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Posted: 7/23/2014 12:14:19 PM EDT
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For encrypting a file or two, why not GPG? Easy enough to use.
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Posted: 7/23/2014 12:14:58 PM EDT
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I hate having so damn many passwords.
When it's an obscure thing I won't remember, I put it on the whiteboard.
TXL |
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Posted: 7/23/2014 2:26:23 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Glad I don't password protect any MS Word docs Is there some weakness that makes it easier than just brute forcing?Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Quoted: What if the password is 16 characters mixed case, numbers, and special characters? 5-ish days. Glad I don't password protect any MS Word docs Is there some weakness that makes it easier than just brute forcing? |
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