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SECURE VAULT .exe
File encryption secured by a USB key, not a password
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0Launched Aug 2026
What is SECURE VAULT .exe?
Secure Vault encrypts individual files and folders using AES-256-GCM, but instead of relying on a password alone, it requires a registered USB drive as a physical second factor. The USB key itself is password-wrapped (not stored in plaintext), so losing the drive alone doesn't expose anything. Fully open-source, built for Windows, with encrypted local backups and optional email alerts on vault activity included. No independent audit yet — built on standard, well-reviewed cryptographic primitives
What it solves
- 1. Passwords protecting sensitive files can be phished, guessed, or leaked
- 2. A leaked password alone is often enough to decrypt files from anywhere
- 3. Forgotten master passwords usually mean permanent, unrecoverable data loss
- 4. Closed-source encryption tools require blind trust in an unverified vendor
How it works
- 1. Register any USB drive as your physical master key during one-time setup
- 2. AES-256-GCM encrypts each file; the key is password-wrapped, never in plaintext
- 3. Decryption requires both the correct password AND the exact registered USB drive
- 4. 100% open-source - every line of the encryption logic is verifiable on GitHub
Key Features
AES-256-GCM encryption
USB physical key authentication
password-wrapped key storage
encrypted local backups
file integrity HMAC
secure delete
open-source
email alerts
one-click Windows installer
Integrations
Gmail (SMTP email alerts)Windows Explorer right-click menuGitHub Actions (automated builds)
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