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diff --git a/doc/html/VeraCrypt RAM Encryption.html b/doc/html/VeraCrypt RAM Encryption.html index 5bfb6aa5..033a4522 100644 --- a/doc/html/VeraCrypt RAM Encryption.html +++ b/doc/html/VeraCrypt RAM Encryption.html @@ -57,9 +57,9 @@ <li>For every master key of a volume, the RAM encryption algorithm derives a unique key from a combination of the memory region and unique values extracted from the memory to be encrypted. This ensures a distinct key for each encrypted memory region. The use of location-dependent keys and IVs prevents master keys from being easily extracted from memory dumps.</li> <li>The master keys are decrypted for every request, requiring a fast decryption algorithm. For this, ChaCha12 is utilized.</li> <li>Once a volume is mounted, its master keys are immediately encrypted using the described algorithm.</li> <li>For each I/O request for a volume, the master keys are decrypted only for the duration of that request and then securely wiped.</li> - <li>Upon volume dismounting, the encrypted master keys are securely removed from memory.</li> + <li>Upon volume unmounting, the encrypted master keys are securely removed from memory.</li> <li>At Windows shutdown or reboot, the memory region allocated during startup is securely wiped.</li> </ol> <h3>Protection against Cold Boot Attacks</h3> |