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MPcrypt.dll
Encryption/Decryption Algorithms
The MPcrypt.dll is a unique resource, specifically, a set of easy to use
APIs for encryption. This dll was
compiled using VB 6.0 and utilizes windows API. Calls.
This product is provided on payment of a nominal fee ($39) to
cover our costs. VB 6.0/VB.net/C++
source code can also be supplied upon request. Pricing depends
on source code requested.
APIs included in this
dll:
Blowfish Encryption Algorithm
Blowfish is now standard in
OpenBSD. Block cipher: 64-bit block
Variable key length: 32 bits to
448 bits. Much faster than DES and IDEA
Blowfish is a symmetric block
cipher that can be used as a drop-in replacement for DES or IDEA. It
takes a variable-length key, from 32 bits to 448 bits, making it
ideal for both domestic and exportable use. Blowfish was designed in
1993 by Bruce Schneier as a fast, free alternative to existing
encryption algorithms. Since then it has been analyzed considerably,
and it is slowly gaining acceptance as a strong encryption
algorithm.
Twofish Encryption
Algorithm
It was one of the five
Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) finalists.
Twofish is license-free.
128-bit block
128-, 192-, or 256-bit key
Efficient key setup on large
microprocessors
Efficient on smart cards
Efficient in hardware
Extensively crypt analyzed
CryptAPI Encryption/Decryption
Class Supplied by MS Windows
Information concerning the
CryptAPI 'encryption/decryption can probably
be found somewhere on MS
homepage (
http://www.microsoft.com). This dll uses MS cryptAPI dll
calls.
DES Encryption Algorithm
Information concerning this
algorithm can be found on
fips46-3.pdf
TDES (Triple
DES) is now recommended for new systems.
RC4 Encryption
Algorithm
RC4 is a stream cipher
designed by Rivest for RSA Data Security (now RSA Security). It is a
variable key-size stream cipher with byte-oriented operations. The
algorithm is based on the use of a random permutation. Analysis
shows that the period of the cipher is overwhelmingly likely to be
greater than 10100. Eight to sixteen machine operations are required
per output byte, and the cipher can be expected to run very quickly
in software. Independent analysts have scrutinized the algorithm and
it is considered secure.
GOST Encryption
Algorithm
The Government Standard of the
U.S.S.R. 28147-89, Cryptographic protection for Data Protection
Systems, appears to have played a role in the Soviet Union similar
to that played by the U.S. Data Encryption Standard (FIPS 46). When
issued, it bore the minimal classification 'For Official Use', but
is now said to be widely available in software both in the Former
Soviet Union and elsewhere. In apparent contrast to DES's explicit
limitation to unclassified information, the introduction to GOST
28147-89 contains the intriguing remark that the cryptographic
transformation algorithm "does not place any limitations on the
secrecy level of the protected information."
The algorithms are similar in
that both operate on 64-bit blocks by successively modifying half of
the bits with a function of the other half. Beyond that, the
similarity declines and several differences are visible.
The Soviet System has 32
rounds than the 16 of DES.
Each round is somewhat simpler
than a round of DES. In the 'f' function, 32 bits of text are added
modulo 32 to 32 bits of key, transformed by a block of eight, 4-bit
to 4-bit S-boxes and rotated 11 bits to the left.
In contrast to DES's meager 56
bits of key, GOST 28147-89 has 256 bits of primary key and 512 bits
of secondary key. The secondary key is the block of eight S-boxes,
which are specific to individual networks and are not included in
the standard (*).
In place of complex key
schedule of DES, the primary key is divided into eight 32-bit words.
For the first twenty-four rounds, these are used cyclically in
ascended order. For the last eight, they are used in descending
order.
Rijndael Encryption
Algorithm
Rijndael is a block cipher,
designed by Joan Daemen and Vincent Rijmen as a candidate algorithm
for the AES . The cipher has a variable block length and key length.
We currently specified how to use keys with a length of 128, 192, or
256 bits to encrypt blocks with al length of 128, 192 or 256 bits
(all nine combinations of key length and block length are possible).
Both block length and key length can be extended very easily to
multiples of 32 bits.
Serpent Encryption
Algorithm
256-bit Serpent
Implementation. This is a
slow implementation of the 256-bit Serpent algorithm. Serpent was a finalist for
AES and appears to be a very secure powerful algorithm. Recommend implementation for
academic purposes and not in commercial schemes due to its speed.
Its inherent security is a definite plus in any high-risk
situations.
XOR Encryption Algorithm
XOR data encryption with an
infinite length key is a simple, efficient method of data encryption. One of the
most common methods, for some time now, has been the use of the exclusive-OR
(XOR) operator on files, with some small repeating byte stream known as the
key. Because the key is repeated
many times throughout the encryption process, it may be possible to crack the
code within a reasonable amount of time, and thus XOR encryption with small keys
is not used in high security situations. However, if the key length is
sufficiently great, to the point where it is the equal of the data being
encrypted, then XOR encryption remains uncrackable, and is thus an easily
implemented encryption method. Use this method on small
files/strings only.
TEA Encryption
Algorithm
TEA, a Tiny Encryption
Algorithm.
Original authors: David
Wheeler, Roger Needham
Computer Laboratory, Cambridge
University England
A short program and encipher
safely. It uses a large number of iterations rather than a complicated program.
It uses little set up time and does a weak non-linear iteration enough rounds to
make it secure. There are no preset tables or long set up times. It assumes 32
bit words. It is a
Feistel type routine although addition and subtraction are used as
the reversible operators rather than XOR. The routine relies on the
alternate use of XOR and ADD to provide no linearity. A dual shift
causes all bits of the key and data to be mixed repeatedly.
The key is set at 128 bits. It can be up to three times as fast as a good software
implementation of DES which has 16 rounds.
Skipjack Encryption Algorithm
Information concerning this
algorithm can probably
be found on
skipjack.pdf
MD5 Digest
Algorithm
Standard MD5 implementation. Conforms to all standards and can
be used in digital signature or password.
Random
Used to generate random keys
by seeding it with a particular number, which users can specify.
Rather than storing the key, we only need pass on the seed value,
rather than a huge code-key. Provided the same random number
generator is used (usually programming language specific and
platform specific).
Intro to Cryptography
Public Key Cryptography: fips196.pdf
Data Encryption Standards: fips46-3.pdf
Advanced Encryption Standards: fips-197.pdf
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