MCrypt – encryption software

MCrypt is a replacement for the old crypt package and crypt command, with extensions.

It allows developers to use a wide range of encryption functions, without making drastic changes to their code. It allows users to encrypt files or data streams without having to be cryptographers.

The companion to MCrypt is Libmcrypt, which contains the actual encryption functions themselves, and provides a standardized mechanism for accessing them.

Features include:

• Uses all the symmetric algorithms included in libmcrypt.
• Algorithms include des, blowfish, arcfour, enigma, ghost, loki97, rc2, serpent, threeway, twofish, wake, xtea.
• Implements numerous cryptographic algorithms, mostly block ciphers and stream ciphers.

Website: mcrypt.sourceforge.net
Support: SourceForge Project Page
Developer: Nikos Mavroyanopoulos and other contributors
License: GNU General Public License

MCrypt is written in Assembly and C. Learn Assembly with our recommended free books and free tutorials. Learn C with our recommended free books and free tutorials.

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