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DESCRIPTION
Espionage is a revolutionary application that aims to replace FileVault.
Finally, you can now encrypt and password protect individual folders, and interact with them straight from the Finder. No longer is it necessary to encrypt your entire home folder just to protect your email, or chat histories.
Encrypting data unnecessarily slows your computer down, and for laptop users, can be a drain on battery life. Espionage solves this problem by letting you encrypt only what you want, and it does it while integrating directly with the Finder.
Just double-click on a folder and enter your password at the prompt to unlock. Right-click on it to re-lock. Folder encryption has never been this easy before.
And for users who just want to put a password on unimportant data without securely encrypting it, such as a folder full of hundreds of videos that they don't want their grandparents to see, Espionage has them covered. While securely encrypting folders is its chief purpose, Espionage can put a password on any folder in a flash without touching its contents.
WHAT'S NEW
Version 2.5.4:
- IMPROVED: When adding a folder to Espionage, "passwords do not match" is not displayed until second password is entered.
- IMPROVED: Wording of documentation on how to re-import (aka restore) backed up or lost encrypted folders.
- IMPROVED: Switched default keychain choice during install to separate keychain as it has some advantages.
- FIXED: Issue where Little Snitch Configuration could cause app password prompt to appear repeatedly.
- FIXED: Removed unnecessary error message to the log related to reodering of folders.
- FIXED: Rare issue where "Edit Application Associations" button could be disabled when it shouldn't be.
REQUIREMENTS
Mac OS X 10.5 or later.
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| Developer: | Tao Effect |
| Downloads: | 6,067 |
| - Version d/l: | 576 |
| Utilities: | Security |
| License: | Shareware |
| Date: | 28 Oct 2009 |
| Platform: | PPC/Intel |
| Price: | $24.95 |
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| Espionage User Reviews (16 posts) | Write A Review |
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 | Nov 14 2009 |
Yes, Espionage fully supports Snow Leopard since version 2.5. If you have any other questions may I suggest checking Espionage's website (where this information is listed), particularly its support page. It contains answers to commonly asked questions, and a link to its online manual. If your question wasn't answered there send us an email and we'll get back to you shortly. Greg, Tao Effect
(Version 2.5.4) | |
 | Oct 4 2009 |
WERTY Works great on my mac with snow leopard (10.6.1) You have done a great job!
(Version 2.5.2) | |
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| Sep 18 2009 |
See the video on Espionage's homepage for an example of doing just that. You'll also find your answer in its manual available through its help menu, as well as online: http://www.taoeffect.com/espionage/EspionageHelp/pages/usg-applications.html Greg, Tao Effect
(Version 2.5) | |
| Sep 21 2009 |
TAOEFFECT Short answer: Choose "Application Templates..." from the File menu. :-) Greg, Tao Effect
(Version 2.5.1) | |
 | Aug 6 2009 |
JEFFK This is a great tool backed by a terrific developer. I use it to secure client files on my laptop. It allows me to encrypt only what I need secured, and then access it on the fly. Especially useful if the ability to connect applications and folders - this lets me encrypt my email and the separate Mail downloads folder all at once. When I ran into a problem getting it set up (and couldn't access any of my data because I'd gotten ahead of myself), the developer responded to my email with clear instructions. Within an hour. At night. It's the best customer support I've encountered with any product or service, bar none.
(Version 2.1.1) | |
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| Jun 1 2009 |
TOMECK Espionage does what it promises to do in a very efficient and unobtrusive way; as Jo said, it works flawlessly and is out of your way if you don't need it. It works swiftly and the notifications through Growl keeps you updated what happens. The possibility to associate applications to folders is very helpful and minimises the effort for the user using encrypted data. As Jo I had a small issue too and mailed the developers using their support website. I can confirm Jo's experience: I got a very polite, prompt and, more important, a efficent and elaborate reply. Greg, one of the Tao Effect guys, has send me a script which fixed my problem immediately. Btw, it wasn't Espionage which caused the problem; a maintenance tool had changed some permissions, and Greg figured that out from the log file I had sent with my first email; he fixed the problem by return.
(Version 2.0.8) | |
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| Apr 19 2009 |
JO* This application does what it promises very elegantly in an superbly easy and effortless way. Took me less than 1/2 hour to cpmprehend what needs to be understood about the app. Thereafter its operated as simply as the Finder. Works flawlessly and is totally out of your way if you don't need it. Folders are encrypted fast and reliable and briskly decrypted when needed. Had a small issue and mailed the devs and got a very polite and elaborate reply at the speed of light. 5 stars +
(Version 2.0.6) | |
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| Mar 1 2009 |
BRUSKI2007 I've been in an email exchange with the developer who walked me through a problem I had. He was extremely helpful, patient and quick to reply to my emails. Top marks for customer service. This app allows me to do something I could never figure out before - password protect my email in Mail App. I definitely recommend this app for the paranoid among you or those who are interested in securing their important files. The tag says that this app replaces FileVault but I disagree. This blows FileVault away! I have never had anything but problems with FileVault; one of the worst apps that Apple ever made in my opinion.
(Version 2.0.2) | |
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| Feb 28 2009 |
HOMER1 I downloaded this application last night to try it out, had issues with Moneydance not re-locking it's data folder upon an application quit . . and the developer resolved the issue overnight. Now that's service! I registered immediately. Thank you to the developer for a wonderful program and an incredible response to issues.
(Version 2.0.2) | |
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 | Feb 28 2009 |
NOTAFOOL I have just downloaded this latest version of Espionage, but it refuses to install correctly. (i have a paid-for licensed version of Espionage 2.0.1 at present). When I drag the icon of the downloaded version 2.0.2 into my "Applications" folder I get the following pop-up "error" message:- "The operation cannot be completed because the item "Growl" is in use". In fact, I do NOT have "Growl" installed on my computer at all, so I have no idea whatsoever what this error message is trying to tell me. My Mac is an iMac 2.4 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo, running Mac OSX Version 10.5.6. Mr Developer ? Any suggestions ?
(Version 2.0.2) | |
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| Feb 28 2009 |
TAOEFFECT This is happening because Espionage's helper, which is inside of your old Espionage application, is still running. First move your old copy to the trash, then copy the new one out. Sorry for not making this clear! If you still run into problems, send us an email to our support address and we'll help you out.
(Version 2.0.2) | |
| Feb 28 2009 |
TAOEFFECT You can also avoid this problem by updating via Sparkle, just select "Check for Updates..." from the Espionage menu.
(Version 2.0.2) | |
| Feb 26 2009 |
SIDE LANE This is head and shoulders above other security apps out there. The kind of app it makes you glad you've got a Mac. I had a couple of issues, dropped the guys an email and they got straight back to be and resolved them. For such a new app, this really shows big promise, and a bargain too.
(Version 2.0.1) | |
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