If you search online, you might see old forum posts mentioning tar --password=secret . These posts are either misinformed or refer to obsolete, non-standard patches. The GNU version of tar does not have built-in encryption.
Password protecting a tar.gz file can be achieved through various methods, each with its advantages and disadvantages. The choice of method depends on the specific requirements and constraints of the system being used. password protect tar.gz file
: When removing the unencrypted source files, use utility commands like shred -u on Linux instead of standard rm to prevent file recovery. If you search online, you might see old