How Moainex Taskspace Protects User Data

At Moainex, we care deeply about user data and follow best practices to protect it from being exposed or misused by scammers. There are multiple ways to safeguard user data. In this blog, you'll learn:

• What is encryption?
• Why encryption is important
• Different types of encryption
• Methods used to protect image and PDF files
• Why Moainex Taskspace currently does not use encryption
• How we protect user data without it
• Future security plans
• How Moainex will protect user data going forward
• And finally, why you can trust Moainex Taskspace

What is Encryption?

Encryption is a way to protect data from being accessed by unauthorized parties. It works by converting readable information into a coded format that can only be unlocked using a unique digital key.

At its core, encryption uses mathematical algorithms to scramble readable data (plaintext) into an incomprehensible format (ciphertext). Only parties with the correct cryptographic key—a sequence of random characters in a specific order—can unlock or decode the information.

Why Is Encryption Important?

When data is shared over the internet, it travels through many global networks. Without encryption, there's a risk that this data could be intercepted or hacked.

Let's consider an example: Suppose you create a signup form with fields like name, email, and password. If you store this information as plain text, anyone who gains access to your database can misuse it. Encryption helps securely store such information, especially confidential data like passwords, by transforming it into an unreadable format unless decrypted with the correct key.

What Are the Different Types of Encryption?

There are two primary types of encryption algorithms:

1. Symmetric Encryption:

In symmetric encryption, the same key is used to both encrypt and decrypt data. It's also known as "shared-key" or "private-key" encryption.

2. Asymmetric Encryption:

Asymmetric encryption uses a pair of keys: one public and one private. The public key encrypts the data, while the private key decrypts it. This is also known as "public-key cryptography."

What Encryption Methods Are Used to Protect Images and PDF Files?

1. AES (Advanced Encryption Standard):

Used widely for encrypting files like JPGs and PDFs. It provides strong encryption and is fast enough for real-time processing.

2. RSA + AES Hybrid Encryption:

RSA is used to securely share a temporary AES key, which is then used to encrypt files. This combines the security of public/private key pairs with the speed of AES.

3. File Container Encryption:

Entire file bundles (like .zip or .tar) containing images or PDFs are encrypted and password-protected.

4. At-Rest and In-Transit Encryption:

• At-Rest Encryption protects files while stored on disk (e.g., server, cloud bucket).
• In-Transit Encryption ensures data is encrypted while uploading or downloading using HTTPS or SSL.

These encryption methods work together to protect files during storage and transfer.”

Why Moainex Taskspace Is Not Using Encryption Right Now – And How We Still Protect User Data

Currently, Moainex Taskspace does not use encryption for user files. While developing our JPG to PDF converter, we had two choices:

1. Encrypt the file before saving it to the database, then decrypt it, convert it, and store the encrypted PDF version—finally decrypting it for download.
2. Receive the JPG file from the user, convert it on the server, and send the PDF file directly to the user without saving anything in the database.

We chose the second method for version 1 of Moainex Taskspace because it is much faster, has fewer processing steps, and does not involve storing any user files. This provides a clean, real-time file processing system with zero retention.

What Are the Future Plans of Moainex Taskspace for Securing Data?

In future versions of Moainex Taskspace, we plan to enhance the user experience by allowing users to save their data on the cloud for a fixed period. This feature will help users retrieve their documents when needed.

As Taskspace grows and we introduce features like file history and user accounts, we will begin storing files in databases. At that point, encryption will become a necessity, and we will not compromise on security under any circumstance.

What Methods Will Moainex Use to Protect User Data?

As we move toward more advanced features, Moainex will implement a multi-layered data protection strategy:

1. AES-256 File Encryption:

User-uploaded files will be encrypted with AES-256 before storage. Even if storage is compromised, files remain unreadable without the decryption key.

2. Access-Scoped Tokens:

Every file operation will use temporary access tokens to limit unauthorized access and reduce exposure time.

3. Zero-Retention by Default:

Files from non-logged-in users will be deleted within minutes. Logged-in users can opt to save their files for a specific duration (e.g., 24 hours or 7 days).

4. HTTPS/SSL Everywhere:

We already use TLS protocols in version 1 to ensure secure upload and download of files.

5. Optional Password Protection:

We may also allow users to set a password for accessing specific files—especially useful for sensitive PDFs or images.

Why You Can Trust Using Moainex Taskspace

Moainex Taskspace is designed with privacy, speed, and simplicity in mind. Here’s why you can trust it:

• No tracking, no accounts, no storage – In version 1, files are processed live and never stored.
• One-click simplicity – No extra steps, no waiting. Files are deleted instantly after conversion.
• Secure server-side processing – All operations happen on secure servers behind HTTPS.
• Transparent roadmap – We clearly communicate what’s coming next, especially around data security.
• User-first design – Moainex Taskspace is made for users who care about privacy, speed, and ease of use