Similarly, files that are being written or copied to the TrueCrypt volume are automatically being encrypted on-the-fly (right before they are written to the disk) in RAM. Version 7.2 is compiled in the same way as version 7.1a, with a project path set to c:\truecrypt-7.2, consistent with the previous builds' scheme. If it isn't safe, it was unsafe before this and will be unsafe after this. If you assume that it was safe, then it was safe before this and will be safe after this. To believe either way needs 'faith' as the first audit is still in the making. Files are automatically being decrypted on-the-fly (in memory/RAM) while they are being read or copied from an encrypted TrueCrypt volume. Either 7.1a (and previous) was safe or it wasn't. Files can be copied to and from a mounted TrueCrypt volume just like they are copied to/from any normal disk (for example, by simple drag-and-drop operations). 7.2 (released 27may2014) (UNOFFICIAL) - GitHub - LeShadow/truecrypt-1: Repo for comparison of truecrypt 7.
Entire file system is encrypted (e.g., file names, folder names, contents of every file, free space, meta data, etc). Repo for comparison of truecrypt 7.1a v.s. I would not trust Bitlocker, or the 7.2 version of Truecrypt. I know for a fact my hard drive is stilll not decrypted.
Either way he did not discontinue for no reason, that I am sure of. gpg -import TrueCrypt-Foundation-Public-Key.asc gpg -fingerprint F0D6B1E0 gpg -verify truecrypt-7.1a-linux-圆4.tar.gz.sig You should see: gpg: Signature made Tue 12:45:26 PM PST using DSA key ID F0D6B1E0 gpg: Good signature from 'TrueCrypt Foundation <>' gpg: WARNING: This key is not certified with a trusted.No data stored on an encrypted volume can be read (decrypted) without using the correct password/keyfile(s) or correct encryption keys. Which would still not explain why he updated to 7.2 Truecrypt. On-the-fly encryption means that data are automatically encrypted or decrypted right before they are loaded or saved, without any user intervention.
TrueCrypt is a software system for establishing and maintaining an on-the-fly-encrypted volume (data storage device). If you are going to use TrueCrypt ensure you are downloading version 7.1a as the version 7.2 will only decrypt and not allow you to create new encrypted volumes.