VeraCrypt is a free, open-source disk encryption software that protects sensitive data with strong security. Built as a hardened successor to TrueCrypt, it offers:

💾 Create encrypted virtual disks or secure entire partitions/storage devices

🖥️ Full system encryption with pre‑boot authentication

🛡️ Stronger key derivation with higher iteration counts, resistant to brute‑force attacks

🎭 Hidden volumes & hidden operating systems for plausible deniability

🔄 Actively maintained with regular updates and cross‑platform support (Windows, macOS, Linux)

🧩 Open-source transparency, widely trusted by privacy and security communities

Perfect for anyone who needs robust protection for files, drives, or entire systems without sacrificing usability.