Switch from Boxcryptor to SimpleumSafe
Boxcryptor has been sold to Dropbox and is no longer accepting new customers. Existing customers are looking for alternatives.
SimpleumSafe is a suitable alternative / replacement to Boxcryptor
SimpleumSafe is an encryption and document management solution for macOS and iOS and is suitable for both private and business use.
Reasons for SimpleumSafe (especially for Boxcryptor users)
- Secure encryption with AES-256
- Synchronization: iCloud, Folder, Wireless
- For macOS and iOS
- GDPR compliant
- Arbitrary file types
- Multiple safes
- Safes e.g. on USB stick or external hard drives
- No size limits
- Active further development
- Made in Germany
- Secure document editing
- No cleartext traces
- Built-in secure image viewer
- iOS: encrypted photography
Switch from Boxcryptor to SimpleumSafe
It’s a good idea to create a small Safe to get to know and familiarize yourself with this Safe with SimpleumSafe. Since you can create as many Safes as you like, this has no effect on the data taken over by Boxcryptor.
We offer a 50% discount to all Boxcryptor users when you purchase SimpleumSafe for macOS. Please write to support@simpleum.com and send a suitable proof (purchase receipt).
Create a safe for the Boxcryptor data
It is recommended to perform the data transfer on a Mac
- Create a Safe
- Open the created Safe in SimpleumSafe
- Open you encrypted folders within Boxcryptor
- Import the files into SimpleumSafe. For example, by dragging (importing) the file or folders into SimpleumSafe
- Done
Signed the Charter to strengthen trustworthy communication
Simpleum Media GmbH has signed the Charter to strengthen trustworthy communication and thus supports the federal government in its goal of making Germany the encryption site No. 1.
In the federal government’s Digital Agenda 2014-2017, the topic of security is:
“The federal government is committed to the goal of establishing security and protection in the internet in such a way that digitalization can unfold its full potential for society and the economy in Germany… We support more and better encryption. We want to become encryption site No. 1 in the world. To do this, the encryption of private communication in the width should become the standard. ”
“Encryption must be self-evident”
Interview with Johannes Golombek, CEO Simpleum Media GmbH
How can a start-up like Simpleum support the objectives of the Charter?
“We have noticed that many private individuals, individual entrepreneurs and smaller companies often do not adequately serve the field of data security. This has many causes, often lack of knowledge or even complicated software is the reason that data encryption is not yet used.
Simpleum has developed the SimpleumSafe App for Apple Mac and iOS with the goal of providing a truly easy-to-use solution for strong encryption. We hope that user encryption will not be an extra expense, that no special training is necessary or other entry barriers exist.
As a start-up, we were able to develop a new solution from the ground up with the named targets and have successfully placed them on the market. ”
What does data encryption need to do today?
“A continuous encryption of data is important for private individuals, individual entrepreneurs and smaller companies. This means that they still have to remain encrypted after the first encryption, for example when the files are viewed or edited. This group of users often does not have the technical competence to professionally assure the computers and networks. So it is important that even on compromised computers the data is still protected. ”
What about data security in the cloud?
„Cloud-Dienste bieten viele neue Möglichkeiten, aber die Vergangenheit hat leider auch schon deutlich gezeigt, dass Daten per se in der Cloud nicht sicher sind. Hier ist mindestens eine Ende-zu-Ende Verschlüsselung notwendig, damit für den Fall, dass die Daten aus der Cloud gestohlen wurden, diese nicht einsehbar sind. Aus diesem Grund ist es bei unserer Lösung auch nicht möglich, aus der Cloud gestohlene Daten zu entschlüsseln, selbst wenn das Passwort bekannt ist.
Mit diesen Konzepten finden wir als deutsche Firma sehr viel Zuspruch. Auch von Kunden aus dem Ausland, die bei Sicherheit auf Made in Germany setzen und bewusst deutsche Lösungen suchen.“
“Cloud services offer many new opportunities, but the past has also clearly shown that data per se is not secure in the cloud. At least one end-to-end encryption is required here, so that if the data is stolen from the cloud, it is not visible. For this reason, with our solution SimpleumSafe, it is not possible to decrypt data stolen from the cloud even if the password is known.
As a German company, we find much agreement with these concepts. Also from customers from abroad who rely on Made in Germany for security and are consciously looking for German solutions.
Password - 12 creative tips
Today we would like to give you some recommendations and tips on the topic of password.
Nowadays passwords are something like door or safe keys to something important, secret or deserving special protection. For this reason, they deserve our special care. Always consider what other, malicious people can do with your account on your behalf.
Some tips are a bit more elaborate beforehand, but in the long run you can get used to a course of action that does little work.
Basically, the recommendation has prevailed that long passwords are better than complex ones.
Good tips on how to create a strong password are provided by the Federal Office for Information Security (BSI).
Read the (German) article here.
1. Clean up online services and accounts
First, check where you use online services and own accounts. You will be surprised what has been unused for a long time. Spit up outdated accounts and services and delete them. Many of these old accounts still have weak passwords. If these have been hacked, your data, e-mail addresses, etc. will wander through the web.
If you are affected, react immediately!
Make the effort to clean up your accounts. It’s worth it!
2. For each account a new password
Give each of your remaining accounts an own password, this will give you higher security. If you have assigned a single password for all accounts, a hack puts all your accounts at risk.
3. Change passwords regularly
Make it a habit to change your passwords on a regular basis in all accounts. It is best to do so every 30 days, but at least every 90 days. If you have previously deleted superfluous accounts, this point will certainly be easier for you.
4. Use a password manager
To store all your passwords securely, be sure to use a password manager. Many password managers have a password generator that makes it easier for you to think about new passwords every month. You can also store your passwords encrypted in SimpleumSafe. The SimpleumSafe has a password check to test the suitability of new passwords.
5. Regularly set up updates
Security starts with the timeliness of your software. Stay up to date everywhere and always and follow the update notes as quickly as possible. This applies to operating systems, browsers, virus software, etc.
6. Use two-factor Authentication
In addition to a password (from memory or password manager), two-factor authentication requires further information generated by a device. As a result, an attacker must have your password and device. If an account offers the option for two-factor authentication, then use it.
7. Transfer password securely
Never enter your password on public computers, such as the Internet Café. If you use foreign Wi-Fi connections (e.g. café, hotel) then use a VPN service. They use encrypted channels to transfer your password to the respective system and you cannot be intercepted in the often unsafe Wi-Fi.
8. Never send passwords
Whether the boss, wife or neighbor is asking for: Never send your password by email, messenger, etc. Also, stay most attentive to pishing emails. Fake mail is becoming more and more professional and ask for your personal information to be shared. Your bank and other companies will never ask you by e-mail to send your confidential data.
9. No paper, no post-its
Never write down your passwords on paper! Also not if you “hide it well ,” except you own a safe. Always save passwords encrypted. Best in a password manager or other encryption software. Also, don’t store your passwords unencrypted on the hard drive.
10. Security queries
For security queries, select only answers that only you can know on your own. Consider beforehand what information you have already shared through social networks. Because these are easy to spy on.
11. Secret
The security of your passwords depends primarily on keeping them (always) secret! Do not use paper, do not store them unencrypted, never send passwords etc.
12. Create new accounts thoughtful
In the future, think carefully about whether you really need to create a new account right away.
We hope to have helped you with our tips. Change your passwords regularly and delete your old accounts from time to time.
Sincerely yours
Simpleum Team