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Add to SafariWhen comparing Sendinc vs Email an encrypted .EXE file (AxCrypt), the Slant community recommends Email an encrypted .EXE file (AxCrypt) for most people. In the question“What are the best ways to transmit sensitive information over the Internet?” Email an encrypted .EXE file (AxCrypt) is ranked 13th while Sendinc is ranked 14th. The most important reason people chose Email an encrypted .EXE file (AxCrypt) is:
AxCrypt is free and open source. This is beneficial because anyone can examine the source code and check for errors.
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Pros
Pro Sends emails securely
Sendinc allows you to securely send emails and attachments up to 10mb with 256-bit SSL encryption. The messages are then destroyed 7 days later by default.
Pro No password to share with recipient needed
Your recipient only needs the link sent not another password to share. Messages are decrypted with an encryption key only available in the link sent to the recipient after they sign into Sendinc.
Pro Android and iOS app available
Pro No download needed
Sendinc operates without any downloadable programs. This is beneficial because it allows you to send secure emails from any computer without needing to download the program again and leaving a trail of what downloadable program you used.
Pro Free and open source
AxCrypt is free and open source. This is beneficial because anyone can examine the source code and check for errors.
Pro No recipient software needed if emailed as .EXE.TXT
After selecting "Encrypt copy to .EXE," rename the file to ".EXE.TXT" in order to bypass email provider restrictions on sending .EXE files. Windows will then warn you that the file will become unusable but ignore it and continue to email the file. All the recipient needs to do upon arrival is rename the file back to .EXE and ignore the Windows warning message. Then simply open the self extracting file and type in the agreed upon password between the sender and recipient. This is a great advantage of AxCrypt because it does not force your recipient to download any software.
Pro Available at right click
AxCrypt is an extremely convenient encryption program because it is always available at a single right click.
Pro Password protected and optional key-file
AxCrypt encrypts each file with a passphrase and an optional key-file. Transferring a key-file (that AxCrypt can generate for you) on a separate medium and the password on another medium to your recipient is the most secure option. Although a strong password alone will do. The only caveat is that the password and key file must be transferred to your recipient and the most secure way to transfer it is physically.
Pro Once created, does not depend on other software
As long as you have the password or keyfile to your encrypted file then you can still access it. This is beneficial if the software ever becomes unsupported.
Cons
Con Recipient needs a Sendinc account
Sendinc will invite your recipient to create a Sendinc account but if they do not create an account they cannot view the email.
Con Windows-only
The receiver has to be running Microsoft Windows (or a binary compatible system, like Wine).
Con Opening an .EXE file may worry some recipients
Some recipients will be cautious of opening an .EXE and may end up ignoring it. It is a good idea to inform them in advance that you will be sending an .EXE and it is safe. Another precaution is to sign the email so the recipient knows that is you.
Con Anti-virus will likely block it
Most anti-virus block or strongly warn again executable in emails. You'll likely have to rename the file and so will the end user.
Con Untrusted / not signed
Unless it's signed (i.e., you can somehow validate the signature of the attached EXE file via another method) the EXE may actually be compromized (e.g., man in the middle) and do anything on your machine as your run it.
Con AES-128 encryption
AES-128 encryption is still extremely secure but it is a lower and more outdated level of protection than what other encryption programs such as 7-Zip offer.
