Crypt

Crypt/encrypt text

 

This is a simple yet powerful tool designed to encrypt and decrypt text using the AES-256-CBC encryption algorithm. It provides a user-friendly interface for securely transforming plain text into encrypted form and vice versa. Below is a detailed detoolion of its functionality, features, and usage.


 

Key Features

  1. AES-256-CBC Encryption Algorithm:

    • The tool uses the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) with a 256-bit key in Cipher Block Chaining (CBC) mode. This ensures a high level of security for sensitive data.
    • A unique Initialization Vector (IV) is generated from the encryption key to enhance security during the encryption process.
  2. Secure Key Management:

    • The encryption key is hardcoded in the tool for simplicity. However, it is recommended to use a more complex and unique key for production environments.
    • The key is hashed using MD5 to ensure compatibility with the encryption algorithm.
  3. User-Friendly Interface:

    • The tool integrates seamlessly into a website, providing a clean and intuitive interface for users to input text and choose between encryption or decryption.
    • The interface includes:
      • A textarea for entering or pasting text.
      • Radio buttons to select the desired operation (encrypt or decrypt).
      • A "Go" button to execute the selected action.
  4. Base64 Encoding:

    • Encrypted text is encoded in Base64 format to ensure safe transmission and storage. This prevents issues with special characters and ensures compatibility across different systems.

 

How It Works

  1. Encryption Process:

    • When the user selects the "Encrypt" option and submits the form, the tool:
      • Takes the input text from the textarea.
      • Generates an Initialization Vector (IV) based on the encryption key.
      • Encrypts the text using the AES-256-CBC algorithm.
      • Encodes the encrypted result in Base64 format for safe display.
  2. Decryption Process:

    • When the user selects the "Decrypt" option and submits the form, the tool:
      • Decodes the Base64-encoded input text.
      • Decrypts the text using the same AES-256-CBC algorithm and the original encryption key.
      • Displays the decrypted plain text in the result area.

 

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