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# [How to encrypt/decrypt a file with a passphrase | key-file](https://blog.iread.fun/how-to-encrypt-decrypt-a-file-with-a-passphrase-or-key-file?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Why we need to encrypt file File encryption is important for several reasons: Protection against loss or theft: If a device such as a laptop or mobile device is lost or stolen, file encryption protects against the threat of someone being able to rea...

Jan 13, 2024 · 2 min read · blog.iread.fun  
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