Axcrpyt no longer asking for encryption password, only log in password.

[Dale]

Axcrpy behaviour has recently changed for no reason I am aware of.

When opening an encrypted file I used to receive a prompt to sign in (if I was signed out when opening file), and then another prompt to enter the encryption password.  Now I just receive a sign in prompt.

I have reinstalled windows recently but made no change  to axcrpt, which I have as the portable version (2.1.15470.0).  I dont recall any automatic update happening with my Axcypt portable.

Signing out of Axcrpyt or signing out of windows makes no difference to the above behaviour.

Please note that updating Axcrypt willl not resolve this post. The purpose of the post is to find out why this change might have occurred.  Updating will also not resolve the problem of access to the files now being possible with only one password instead of two when using my current version/release of Axcrypt portable.

 

 
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[Dale]

After noticing this I went to ‘ change password’ in the menu and reentered the same password for decryption as before. No change in behaviour. The change password button is now greyed out for some reason.
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[Prabhukumar RModerator]

Hello Dale,

If the file was encrypted with other than the AxCrypt account sign in password, then we have to enter the file password to decrypt/open the encrypted files.

When we double-click on the encrypted file(s) from the explorer window, AxCrypt will prompt the user to enter the sign-in password.

If the file was encrypted with the sign in password, then AxCrypt will open the encrypted file without asking anything.

At the same time, if the file encrypted with other than the sign-in password, you will be prompted to enter the file password.

AxCrypt 2.x uses a single sign-in password to encrypt/decrypt the files. File password is required when the file was encrypted with the different passwords.

In the latest version of AxCrypt app, we can open the encrypted files directly by entering the file password in the sign-in dialog.

If both the sign-in and file password are same, then the AxCrypt app will get signed in.

If both the passwords are different, then the file will get opened without signing in to the app.

If the above does not help,please provide more information about the issue and write a mail to support@axcrypt.net .

[Dale]

Thanks.

[bob]

Hello,

I just did the windows fresh start. I had to reload Axcrpyt. It used to ask for the password every time for every file…. Perfect. Now, it opens the file without a password. Even if I use CCleaner and remove cookies from MS Edge it will still just open the file…. If I do windows lock, it will still open the file when I unlock the laptop.. I have to logoff the laptop or restart it to have it prompt for the password. Not good… at all..   I really don’t want to have to put a real complicated password on my laptop. It was much better when the long password was for opening the encrypted files.  Is there some setting someplace so that if I lock the computer it will prompt for an Axcrypt password after I log back in?

Thanks,

Bob

[Prabhukumar RModerator]

Hello bob,

AxCrypt 2.x use a single sign on model where the same password is used to sign in to our servers and to protect your files.

AxCrypt 2 works just like your email software or most other password-protected systems. You sign in once and remain signed in until signed out. Just like you can read many emails without entering the password every time, AxCrypt will do the same. The files are still encrypted, but your password is remembered until you sign out of AxCrypt.

AxCrypt stays signed in until signed out, just like most similar applications such as your email. Once signed in, you can read, write and update information without having to re-enter the password, until signed out. AxCrypt will automatically sign out when the screen saver goes active(based on the Inactivity Sign Out configuration), or you can sign out manually.

You can use our Inactivity Sign Out feature, to sign out the AxCrypt app on certain time interval of inactivity. Also you can sign out the AxCrypt app, when opened the encrypted file(s). Now AxCrypt will ask the user to enter the sign in password to sign in to the AxCrypt app.

For Inactivity Sign Out, File | Options | Inactivity Sign Out | Choose duration in minutes.

Please note: Inactivity Sign Out is s premium feature.

Still, you are asking any Query/issues, please provide more information about the issue and write a mail to support@axcrypt.net.

[StephenAlext]

Could the recent changes in AxCrypt’s password requirements indicate a shift towards prioritizing convenience over security? Are users unknowingly exposing themselves to potential vulnerabilities by relying solely on a login password instead of an encryption password?”,
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[Prabhukumar RModerator]

Hello StephenAlext,

We are already discussed with our team to create a separate password or different approach to achieve the same. We will update here soon with the new approach.

[StephenAlext]

Is AxCrypt secretly trying to simplify its user experience by bypassing encryption passwords? Could this be a dangerous trend towards compromising data security for convenience? What are the implications for users who rely on robust encryption practices?”,
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[StephenAlext]

Is it possible that AxCrypt’s shift from an encryption password to just a login password indicates a fundamental flaw in its security design? What implications could this have for user data protection, and should we be concerned about the potential risks of such a change?”,
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[StephenAlext]

Is the shift from an encryption password to solely a login password a security loophole in AxCrypt? Could this change expose users’ sensitive data, and what implications might it have for trust in file security solutions?”,
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[Marvin]

@StephenAlext

Using many passwords actually tend to decrease the practical security because it’s more inconvenient the barrier against use is higher, and also it’s simply too hard to keep track of many strong passwords. So the typical situation will be many weak passwords. Instead we’re saying that if you can handle one, strong password for all your files, we’ll make it convenient to use since you don’t have to enter it very often. This will in practical terms tend to increase security overall.

Please refer this blog – https://axcrypt.net/blog/use-of-different-passwords-considered-harmful/ which will explain why using different passwords is considered harmful. Also, this is not a recent change and exists since 2016. Hope this blog answers all  your queries, if not please feel free to write us at support@axcrypt.net

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