the purpose of the partially locked portion is To share with others selectively and To let everyone to quickly preview the contents The reason I mentioned the cloud is not necessarily get the support of the cloud system, I store the files on the cloud. so ideally viewer runs the file on his/her computer via link with a video player to be able to see the preview whereas another person viewing the same file in full via some sort of password, I don’t care if a decrypted file is kept in the authorized guest computer or deleted

dilemma is to create only 1 video file -stored at hard disk or cloud) can be normally viewed partially as well as in full only with a password etc

Thank you for your pointers; I appreciate them very much.

I’d like to have the option for video files , partially locked at the same time able to be viewable whether is stored at hard disk/PC or cloud), if I could (for security & privacy reasons)

I’m happy that I have started the discussion on the subject to generate some good brainstorming, which may lead to a quick hack that I can implement myself, rather than opting for expensive solutions, if any

I was thinking having the same 1 file can only play the first 15 min through a usual player as well as playable in full with another configured way

Thank you again.

I’m afraid I have no knowledge of Python or any scripting languages.

I hope this is just a beginner’s brainstorming session, and that someone can guide me as if I were five years old.

low security is ok, how can I go about it? any software or anything else I need to know

I’d like to do the following: for the first 15 minutes, I want to play the video normally and then either not show the rest or display a frozen image instead.

I occasionally encounter corrupted videos that only show certain parts and not the entire content.

I was wondering if I could replicate such a situation based on my selection. However, I would also like the option to view the entire video normally if I choose to do so through an alternative method

I’d like to do the following: for the first 15 minutes, I want to play the video normally and then either not show the rest or display a frozen image instead.

I occasionally encounter corrupted videos that only show certain parts and not the entire content.

I was wondering if I could replicate such a situation based on my selection. However, I would also like the option to view the entire video normally if I choose to do so through an alternative method

I’d like to do the following: for the first 15 minutes, I want to play the video normally and then either not show the rest or display a frozen image instead.

I occasionally encounter corrupted videos that only show certain parts and not the entire content.

I was wondering if I could replicate such a situation based on my selection. However, I would also like the option to view the entire video normally if I choose to do so through an alternative method

I’d like to do the following: for the first 15 minutes, I want to play the video normally and then either not show the rest or display a frozen image instead.

I occasionally encounter corrupted videos that only show certain parts and not the entire content.

I was wondering if I could replicate such a situation based on my selection. However, I would also like the option to view the entire video normally if I choose to do so through an alternative method

better the devil you know, I suppose

Recent News: If VPNs are targeted, cloud accounts could be compromised too Massive brute force attack uses 2.8 million IPs to target VPN devices https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-brute-force-attack-uses-28-million-ips-to-target-vpn-devices/

Recent News: If VPNs are targeted, cloud accounts could be compromised too Massive brute force attack uses 2.8 million IPs to target VPN devices https://www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/massive-brute-force-attack-uses-28-million-ips-to-target-vpn-devices/

I completely agree. The potential for breaches is always there, and the goalpost for security is constantly moving. Encrypting data before uploading is a solid strategy, and while encryption algorithms may eventually be broken, Defining the threat model is key to finding the best solution which I cannot find and answer yet

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Regarding the online cloud storage encryption concern, I’m still uncertain, as AI’s capacity to function beyond traditional oversight makes these risks more difficult to predict and manage

Not directly the state actors really more to do with the consequences ie common hacks into state actors resources make the data open to misuse and the state actors do not take any responsibility if they are hacked, right!

When an AI system is given access to it , it can uncover hidden patterns or vulnerabilities that humans might miss. This ability can lead to consequences, such as exposing sensitive information or breaking security measures, especially if the data is encrypted or anonymized. AI might also exploit weaknesses in the data, resulting in data breaches, privacy violations, or malicious manipulation. AI could leak personal details or confidential information, leading to significant risks like reputational damage or financial loss. AI to operate beyond traditional oversight makes these risks harder to predict and control.

Thank you for the link, do you think I ask the same question there as well or just read the posts there to gain more knowledge on the risks please

My concern: If an AI system is granted access to it, AI can detect patterns or vulnerabilities that humans might overlook, leading to data breaches or exploitation.

Thank you for the strategy I appreciate very much all the best