Python File Protector v2.0.0

Release: Python File Protector v2.0.0

Tag Name: v2.0.0 (Major Update – New Features & Enhancements)
Publisher: Royhtml
Release Date: 15/05/2025 Development

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🔍 Overview

Python File Protector v2.0 introduces groundbreaking security and usability improvements, transforming it into an all-in-one file protection suite. Designed for high-risk environments, it now includes multi-factor authentication, cloud integration, and AI-driven threat detection.

(Caption: Revamped UI with dark mode, real-time monitoring dashboard, and cloud sync options.)

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✨ New Features in v2.0

1. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)

• Supported Methods:
  • TOTP (Google Authenticator, Authy)
  • Hardware keys (YubiKey, FIDO2)
  • Biometric verification (Windows Hello, Touch ID)
• Emergency Access: Designate backup contacts for file recovery.

2. Cloud Storage Integration

• Encrypted Sync: Zero-knowledge encryption for:
  • Google Drive
  • Dropbox
  • AWS S3
• Selective Sync: Choose folders to protect in the cloud.

3. AI-Powered Threat Detection

• Behavioral Analysis: Flags unusual access patterns (e.g., brute-force attempts).
• Ransomware Protection: Blocks unauthorized mass file modifications.

4. Enhanced Encryption Options

• Algorithm Choices:
  • AES-256 (Default)
  • ChaCha20-Poly1305 (Faster on mobile)
  • Post-Quantum Cryptography (Experimental: CRYSTALS-Kyber)
• Plausible Deniability: Create hidden encrypted volumes.

5. Automated Backups

• Versioning: Keep up to 50 historical versions.
• Location: Local, external drives, or cloud.

6. Forensic Audit Trail

• Logs:
  • Timestamp of every access/modification.
  • IP addresses and user IDs.
• Export: Generate PDF reports for compliance.

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📥 Installation

Option 1: PIP Upgrade

pip install python-file-protector==2.0.0 --force-reinstall

Option 2: Standalone Executables

• Windows: Download PythonFileProtector_v2.0.0.exe | SHA-256: [NEW_CHECKSUM]

  Get-FileHash PythonFileProtector_v2.0.0.exe

• macOS (Universal Binary):

  curl -LO https://github.com/Royhtml/python-file-protector/releases/v2.0.0/PythonFileProtector_v2.0.0.dmg

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⚙️ System Requirements

Component	Minimum Spec	Recommended
OS	Windows 10 1809+	Windows 11 23H2
RAM	4 GB	8 GB
Storage	100 MB free	500 MB NVMe
Python	3.9+	3.12+

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🛠 Usage Examples

Encrypt with MFA

from file_protector import SecureVault  
vault = SecureVault()  
vault.encrypt(  
    file="contract.pdf",  
    password="YourStrongPassword",  
    totp_code="123456",  # From authenticator app  
    output="contract.enc"  
)  

Sync to Cloud

python -m file_protector --cloud-sync --provider google --folder /secure_docs

Monitor Threats

from file_protector import ThreatMonitor  
monitor = ThreatMonitor()  
monitor.start()  # Runs in background, sends Slack/email alerts  

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📜 License & Compliance

• License: Dual-licensed (Proprietary or GPLv3 for open-source use).
• Certifications:
  • FIPS 140-2 (Pending)
  • GDPR & HIPAA compliant logging.

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🐛 Known Issues

• Issue #108: YubiKey NFC support unstable on Linux.
• Issue #115: Cloud sync may throttle on slow networks.

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🔗 Links

• v2.0 Documentation
• Upgrade Guide
• Community Discord

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GitHub Release Workflow for v2.0

1. Tag Signed Commit:

   git tag -s v2.0.0 -m "MFA, AI threat detection, and cloud sync"
   git push --tags

2. Attach Build Artifacts:
   • Windows (EXE/MSI)
   • macOS (DMG/Universal Binary)
   • Linux (AppImage, DEB/RPM)
3. Announce: Post on PyPI, Reddit (r/netsec), and Hacker News.

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Note to Users:

• Uninstall v1.x completely before upgrading (pip uninstall python-file-protector).
• Enable MFA before migrating sensitive files.

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Roadmap for v3.0:

• Blockchain-based file integrity proofs.
• ARM64 native support.
• Passwordless authentication (WebAuthn).