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Frode Weierud's Cryptology Page
History of cryptography, cipher machines and their simulation, cryptanalysis and other code breaking techniques.
http://frode.home.cern.ch/frode/crypto/ |
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Randomness and the Netscape Browser
Article about cracking the original Netscape encryption algorithm, and links to resources for generating crypto strength randomness.
http://www.cs.berkeley.edu/~daw/netscape-randomness.html |
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Why Cryptography Is Harder Than It Looks
Essay on pitfalls of implementing and using secure systems.
http://www.schneier.com/essay-037.html |
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Cryptography - An Overview
Introduction to cryptography, listing main techniques and algorithms.
http://www.hack.gr/users/dij/crypto/overview |
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Cyphernomicon
Tim May's CryptoNotes, and an introduction to the Cypherpunks.
http://www2.pro-ns.net/~crypto/cyphernomicon.html |
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The Munitions Maker Graphic
Campaign to distribute image (rsa2d.gif) in protest of ITAR regulations that treat encryption as munitions.
http://online.offshore.com.ai/arms-trafficker/rsa2d.html |
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CryptoMX Tools
Set of cryptography tools written entirely in JavaScript, designed to work on any computer with a JavaScript capable browser.
http://cryptomx.sourceforge.net |
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The Cipher Challenge
History of a code cracking competition. Challenge details, how it was solved, winners, essays and photo gallery.
http://www.simonsingh.net/Cipher_Challenge.html |
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Crypto-Gram
Free monthly email newsletter covering developments in cryptography and other computer security issues.
http://www.counterpane.com/crypto-gram.html |
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International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR)
Non-profit scientific organisation intended to further research in cryptology.
http://www.iacr.org/ |
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Coderpunks
Little sister of the cypherpunk mailing list. Discussion of implementations of strong, robust cryptosystems.
http://home.att.net/~lewis.mccarthy/InfosecProjects/Coderpunks/ |
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Snake Oil FAQ
Guide to evaluating the quality and fitness for purpose of cryptography tools.
http://www.interhack.net/people/cmcurtin/snake-oil-faq.html |
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RSA - Hacking and Cracking
Discusses security problems and possible attacks against the RSA cryptosystem.
http://members.tripod.com/irish_ronan/rsa/ |
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Cryptography FAQ
Ten part FAQ list that is essential reading for any newcomer to cryptography.
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/cryptography-faq/ |
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Crypto Machines
Features machines and systems used in secure communications. Includes brief history on cryptography.
http://webhome.idirect.com/~jproc/crypto/ |
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A Cryptographic Compendium
Outline of the various types of cipher systems that have been used historically and the relationships between them.
http://fn2.freenet.edmonton.ab.ca/~jsavard/crypto/jscrypt.htm |
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VB2theMax: Inside Internet Security
Extract from chapter 19 of book on Internet security.
http://www.vb2themax.com/HtmlDoc.asp?Table=Books&ID=5200 |
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Polymorphic Cipher Theory
Article by C. B. Roellgen discussing a class of self-compiling symmetric encryption algorithms.
http://www.ciphers.de/products/polymorphic_cipher_theory.html |
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Adam Back's Homepage: Cypherspace
Find information on some cryptanalytic hacks, breaking weak cryptosystems and links to more cryptography related websites.
http://cypherspace.org/adam/ |
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Deschall
Articles describing the first crack of a DES-encrypted message, with some source code and mailing list archives.
http://www.interhack.net/projects/deschall/ |
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Webcogs: Password Generator
Generates semi-pronounceable alphanumeric passwords of 6 to 10 characters (generation method outlined).
http://www.webcogs.com/passwordgenerator.aspx |
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An Overview of Cryptography by Gary C. Kessler
Defines cryptographic terms and concepts, offers crypto scheme comparison, and provides some real world examples.
http://www.garykessler.net/library/crypto.html |
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Choosing a Good Password
Tips on choosing a difficult to crack password and pitfalls in password selection.
http://www.cs.umd.edu/faq/Passwords.shtml |
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Home of HB9CUF
Free cryptographic tools: CryptoUP to secure and transport any kind of file; FindSR helps to analyze ciphertext.
http://cryptoup.roenet.ch/ |
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Cypherpunks
Group, with mailing list, that is interested in privacy and cryptography.
ftp://ftp.csua.berkeley.edu/pub/cypherpunks/mailing_list/index.html |
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Cryptography Management Kit
Teaches fundamentals of cryptography, for both beginners and those with prior knowledge.
http://www.cryptography-tutorial.com/ |
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International Cryptography Freedom
Links to cryptography related downloads and information from around the world.
http://www.piracy.com |
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Cryptography World
Introduction to cryptography, including concepts, key management and application.
http://www.cryptographyworld.com |
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Handbook of Applied Cryptography
Reference work available for free download (with restrictions) from the Web.
http://www.cacr.math.uwaterloo.ca/hac/ |
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Cryptonomicon
Cryptography related articles, downloads, news, links and discussions.
http://www.cryptonomicon.net/ |
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Strong Cryptography Links on the Internet
Dealing with cryptography, information security, cryptographers government, commercial, university, and personal sites, newsgroups, publications, programs and applications.
http://www.c4i.org/erehwon/crypto.html |
Additional
Information: Cryptography is the art of creating and using cryptosystems.
Cryptosystems are methods of rendering messages such that only a select group of people may read them in the original form.
This category contains sites related to cryptography, as well a
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