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jBCrypt-0.4p6

BCrypt library for Java

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Description

jBCrypt is a Java implementation of OpenBSD's Blowfish password hashing code, compatible with the canonical C implementation of the bcrypt algorithm. This system hashes passwords using a version of Bruce Schneier's Blowfish block cipher with modifications designed to raise the cost of off-line password cracking and frustrate fast hardware implementation. The computation cost of the algorithm is parametised, so it can be increased as computers get faster. The intent is to make a compromise of a password database less likely to result in an attacker gaining knowledge of the plaintext passwords (e.g. using John the Ripper).

Package information

Ports path
java/jBCrypt
Package architecture
amd64
Maintainer
Stuart Henderson <stu.ports@spacehopper.org>
Categories
security, java
Available flavors
None listed
Only for architectures
i386, amd64, aarch64, sparc64

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