https://media.ccc.de/c/35c3/ "Self-encrypting deception" As you can guess, the built-in encryption for SSD's is complete crap, but much, much worse: Microsoft Bitlocker uses it by default if it exists! Yes, Bitlocker can be told not to use the HW encryption, but it is a pain, so most people won't go to the extra effort to ignore the HW encryption. Bottom line: well-implemented SW encryption is better than built-in HW encryption. _______________________________________________ The cryptography mailing list cryptography@metzdowd.com http://www.metzdowd.com/mailman/listinfo/cryptography