Encryption

Want to keep your files safe? Here's a list of your options compared:

Truecrypt:
PBKDF2-RIPEMD160 with 1-2k iterations, practically impossible to break.

Veracrypt:
PBKDF2-RIPEMD160 with 327-665k iterations or 500k iterations for SHA-2 or Whirlpool. Virtually impossible to crack even in the distant future.

Seagate Barracuda 3TB:
Data unrecoverable after a few months of usage, even on unencrypted volumes.