Open source disk encryption software with strong security for Mac

VeraCrypt for Mac

VeraCrypt 1.26 Update 18

  -  14.77 MB  -  Open Source
  • Latest Version

    VeraCrypt 1.26 Update 20

  • Operating System

    Mac OS X 10.9 or later

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  • Author / Product

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  • Filename

    VeraCrypt_1.26.18.dmg

  • MD5 Checksum

    4fef79a1e83e12739157ccfa8e28756d

Sometimes latest versions of the software can cause issues when installed on older devices or devices running an older version of the operating system.

Software makers usually fix these issues but it can take them some time. What you can do in the meantime is to download and install an older version of VeraCrypt 1.26 Update 18.


For those interested in downloading the most recent release of VeraCrypt for Mac or reading our review, simply click here.


All old versions distributed on our website are completely virus-free and available for download at no cost.


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What's new in this version:

- Added support for SHA-256 x86 intrinsic to enhance the performance of PBKDF2-HMAC-SHA256
- Added support for AES hardware on ARM64 platforms (e.g. Windows ARM64, macOS on Apple Silicon Mx)
- Updated translations
- CVE-2024-54187: Added absolute paths when executing system binaries to prevent path hijacking
- CVE-2025-23021: Prevent mounting volumes on system directories and PATH
- Disabled screen capture by default. Added the --allow-screencapture CLI switch to enable it if needed
- Ensure that volume exists before starting the mount operation
- Implement sudo session detection logic