Are password locked Win-Rar files completely private and safe?

Question

Can a person or police hack into it and read your files?

Answer 1

Don't know, and here's why - WinRAR is not the tool to use. 7zip is more efficient than WinRAR (well, okay, it's debatable but equal at least) and is FREE. It will open zip, RAR, and 7zip extensions.



Plus, you can encrypt using a variety of methods, including high-bit AES (which is effectively unbreakable, unless you use a weak password).



So forget WinRAR, use 7zip instead, and save yourself time, money, and headache.

Answer 2

Yes. There are ways to break into anything as long as a person has the proper tools, patience, and time.

Answer 3

Easy to find out the password:



Here are top 3 best tools to do so:



1) http://sourceforge.net/projects/rarcrack/

2) http://www.rarpasswordcracker.com/

3) http://www.crackpassword.com/products/prs/integpack/archive/

Answer 4

if you really want to keep something safe use True Crypt



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