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aescrypt-0.7p2

encrypt/decrypt using Rijndael encryption algorithm

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Description

Encrypt/decrypt stdin using the Advanced Encryption Standard winner "Rijndael" encryption algorithm in Cipher Block Feedback (stream) mode. Uses /dev/urandom to create a salt. Prepends the output stream with salt when encrypting, strips it off when decrypting.

Package information

Ports path
security/aescrypt
Package architecture
amd64
Maintainer
The OpenBSD ports mailing-list <ports@openbsd.org>
Categories
security
Available flavors
None listed

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