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How to Create Files And Directories With Passwords in Linux [VIDEO]

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Security and preventing unauthorised persons from getting access to filesand information has been a long-standing fundamental principle in the world of Linux.

Computer theft is a thriving phenomenon (and business) in the world we live in today. So thinking about how to protect your files is a must.

So if you have any sensitive files worth protecting, you can save sensitive files into a directory with a password for safekeeping. Only persons with the password can open and access it.

In the video below I will show how you can add a password to files and directories. ENJOY!!!

Happy Linux’NG!

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