Re^4: Encryption using perl core functions only

I do understand what you mean by the algorithm as the shared secret, I am just a bit wary of inventing my own here as with my luck someone will see it and say "oh that's a rot15 modified cubic", etc. Partially paranoid yes, but probably better than not taking any time to think about the implications of what I'm doing.

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Re^5: Encryption using perl core functions only by Limbic~Region (Chancellor) on Nov 25, 2007 at 23:07 UTC
redhotpenguin, Ok, I give up. Why don't you just copy/paste one of the pure perl crypto modules on CPAN. You mentioned the Unix crypt utility so why not borrow the source of Crypt::UnixCrypt? I am not sure what else to tell you. Either you need to choose an encryption routine that is well known but is strong against attacks or you need to choose an encryption routine that is unknown. If you go the latter route coming up with one yourself may seem hard but I assure you it just takes some time thinking. Cheers - L~R	[reply]
Re^6: Encryption using perl core functions only by redhotpenguin (Deacon) on Nov 25, 2007 at 23:18 UTC
Sorry if I frustrated you, I value your feedback and everyone elses, which is what I came here looking for :)	[reply]