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Decryption of encrypted pc,mac,harddrive true Veracrypt and fielvalut

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hello.
i need some information please.
my mac, windows pc and external hard drive got taken for forensic copy.
1. Mac has FileValut enabled and is turned off, time machine disabled. It contains a file container made with veracrypt. How long will it take for them to enter the mac and the container? mac password is just 7 digits, file container has 19 digits.
2. The external hard drive is 3tb and encrypted with veracrypt, password has 39 digits. how long will they take if possible?
all vercrypt encryption is sha256
thanks for answers in forward

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My best advice (more than one!)

In reply to Decryption of encrypted pc,mac,harddrive true Veracrypt and fielvalut

1. Use the Veracrypt forums. Here’s an example save:
https://sourceforge.net/p/veracrypt/discussion/technical/thread/869958770c/

2. Never encrypt without having a good unencrypted backup copy.
Those that disagree usually have not “lost it all.”

3. Notable recovery company to ask: Drivesavers.com.

What do you mean by “forensic copy”?

In reply to Decryption of encrypted pc,mac,harddrive true Veracrypt and fielvalut

Is this by some data recovery company? Or perchance is it via some law enforcement procedures (search warrant, police seizure, court order, etc.)? As to how long will it take…depends on who is performing the decryption, there really isn’t a definitive answer.

Good line of questions there.

In reply to What do you mean by “forensic copy”?

If they have a decent forensics group, the work is done by the next day.

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