diff --git a/.vimrc b/.vimrc
index d386f78..6caa0c7 100644
--- a/.vimrc
+++ b/.vimrc
@@ -212,6 +212,9 @@ set autoread
 " marks are preserved)
 set hidden
 
+" use a decent crypto method
+set cryptmethod=blowfish2
+
 " Ensure 256 colour support if the terminal supports it
 if &term == "xterm" || &term == "xterm-256color" || &term == "screen-bce" || &term == "screen-256color" || &term == "screen"
 	set t_Co=256