What is AES-256 encryption?

You may have seen some VPN providers boasting about using AES-256 encryption, but it’s not immediately apparent what this ...
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First SSDs with AES 256-bit Military Level Hardware Encryption Offer Simple, Convenient and Low-Cost Data Protection for Windows® Laptops and PCs

UK-developed FIPS 197-validated drives with capacities to 256GB protect sensitive data on lost or stolen computers while delivering all the benefits of solid-state storage London, 1 August 2012 - ...