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- Simple Cypher 1.0.1 (Mac)
- Simple Cypher is a computer version of a cypher system developed by Thomas Jefferson. The original system used 24 numbered, wooden wheels and a spindle with two end caps. Each wheel had all 26 letters around the edge in random order. The Sender noted the order in which wheels were...
- Software downloads 2009-09-06
- FreeOTFE4PDA 3.76 (Mobile)
- FreeOTFE4PDA is a free, open source, "on-the-fly" OTFE transparent disk encryption program.Using this software, you can create one or more "virtual memory cards" on your PDA - anything written to which will be automatically, and securely, encrypted before being stored. Features include: Source code freely available; Easy to use; full...
- Software downloads 2009-05-13
- SubCypher 1.0 (Mac)
- SubCypher is a little fun utility to learn about cryptanalyis. What does this program do? It's a little fun application that can assist you in breaking very simple substitution cypher encryption on plain text. I wrote this in response to the December 2008 FBI Cryptanalysis challenge at http://www.fbi.gov/page2/dec08/code_122908.html.
- Software downloads 2009-01-16
- KPMSS Encryptor 1 (Windows)
- This program uses the AES government standard encryption to secure your data. This easy to use program allows multiple files and folders to be selected and is even smart enough to remember your selections. While encrypting there is a window form that displays the progress notes and the option to...
- Software downloads 2008-08-08
- Cypher 2.0.4 (Windows)
- Cypher is a simple encryption program that encrypts your sensitive files using the AES algorithm protecting them from unwanted access. The program is extremely easy to use. The user has to choose a file to encrypt or decrypt, press the Process button, and type in the encryption or decryption password....
- Software downloads 2008-04-17
- Widevine and Microsoft team up for DRM on Silverlight
- Microsoft has its own kind of DRM in Silverlight which is based on the DRM found in Windows Media but it sounds like they're also working with Widevine to Silverlight-enable their Cypher service which also works with Flash and the On2 codec. In general, I don't think...
- Blog posts 2008-04-14
- The Linux Census: No one entity owns the kernel
- The Linux Census: No one entity owns the kernelCollaboration of large corporations.Good to see confirmation that even the kernel is largely about large corporations reducing staff by formal or informal cooperation to make the software respond to business needs.Or does someone think that these companies are taking a hobbyist's interest...
- Discussion threads 2008-04-01
- Google Health makes its pitch
- Google Health makes its pitchGiving people data...While I'm sure giving Google your data is good for their analytics division, I think there are other options for patient activists like http://righthealth.com and http://curehunter.com .I wonder what kind of business model they are going to put on this? Selling anonymous data...
- Discussion threads 2008-02-25
- Cyber confusion. What is the airforce talking about?
- If you are like me your eyes cross and you feel a ringing in your ears when you are exposed to military-speak. The acronyms are fun and server to separate insiders from outsiders, kind of a tribal thing. But is sure makes it hard to figure out what is...
- Blog posts 2008-01-24
- Camel Cypher 1.1 (Windows)
- Camel Cypher is professional encryption software for protection of your valuable data in files and folders. It is allow you to protect any files with secret information by password. Advanced encryption algorithms such as Triple-DES and AES RIJNDAEL, will faultless and efficiently hide your data from foreign eye. Encryption and...
- Software downloads 2008-01-17
- Matrix ScreenSaver 2 (Windows)
- The Matrix ScreenSaver is a small, fast and elegant Windows version of the green Matrix cypher-code seen in the films. This version is the first release on CNET Download.com.
- Software downloads 2007-12-05
- Chip bugs can lead to major security disasters
- Chip bugs can lead to major security disastersChip bugsShamir suggests that it's impractical to test all cases of 64*64-bit multiplication. But given the lifespan of a chip design, and given that the test only needs to be run once, wouldn't it be practical to design a "grid" or "distributed" test,...
- Discussion threads 2007-11-19
- Steve Jobs goes 'all in' with the iPhone
- Steve Jobs goes 'all in' with the iPhoneWaiting...Nice phone, just nice all around.When they get the things I need to really justify this phone I'll look again.-no 3G-no doc editing-don't use iTunes, why do I have to register to use this phone-many othersMy Blackjack does almost all this and then...
- Discussion threads 2007-06-25
- Schneier on ID theft
- I am attending the IT Security Summit 2007 here in Johannesburg this week. It’s a busy week for conferences with Interop in Vegas and AusCERT in session in Australia. While smaller than the other two this one is proving very interesting. I originally submitted my cyber crime scenario...
- Blog posts 2007-05-23
- Phonewebcam Publisher 3 (Windows)
- The secure and easy way to publish your private Webcam or network/WiFi IP camera to mobile phones. Simple to use setup wizard ensures quick start without requiring specialist knowledge. All relayed images are compressed and encrypted using a 128bit cypher and unique protocol. Designed to complement existing camera systems. Features...
- Software downloads 2006-12-11
- FreeOTFE4PDA (Mobile)
- is a free, open source, "on-the-fly" OTFE transparent disk encryption program.Using this software, you can create one or more "virtual memory cards" on your PDA - anything written to which will be automatically, and securely, encrypted before being stored.Features include:Source code freely available Easy to use; full wizard included for...
- Software downloads 2006-12-09
- DS-Cypher 3.1 (Windows)
- Welcome to an exciting new world of deciphering where you can learn of an ancient race and their quest for a better way of life. If you are quick to learn the writings of these intriguing people you will win the treasure so many desire. As you advance through the...
- Software downloads 2006-09-26
- Vonage Forum Expert: How to avoid being wiretapped
- Vonage Forum Expert: How to avoid being wiretappedNo Way to Tap the Analog LineThat may be true, but it does nothing for the IP side. If the necessary broadband connection is through cable service, Johnny Hacker down the street could still rig a tap because he is on the...
- Discussion threads 2006-07-27
- Cypher Millenium 6.0.318 (Windows)
- Features: 85%-400% faster than previous version; AES+5 top algorithms; includes Paranoia Keyboardc; encodes mail using COPY & PASTE; allows to mix open text and encoded block in the same message; Digital Signature; Integrity-Check using SHA256; SecretKeys expansion and pre-encoding; ultimate WipeFile; random-algorithm; ZIP-compression; Files-Lists; Access Password; total compatibility with ANY...
- Software downloads 2006-07-21
- BibleMan: A Fight for Faith demo (Windows)
- Based on the best selling Bibleman adventure, A Fight for Faith lets kids help Bibleman, Biblegirl and Cypher battle the archvillain Wacky Protestor and his henchmen. Using educational Bible verses, exciting battle sequences, and puzzles, kids can move through nine challenging and educational levels as they join the Bibleteam in...
- Software downloads 2005-12-14
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