Encryption

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The newest version of Roboform allows for 5 different types of
encryption (DES, 3DES, AES, Blowfish, RC6). Which one offers the best
protection?
 
Rich_on 11-Oct-2005 said:
The newest version of Roboform allows for 5 different types of
encryption (DES, 3DES, AES, Blowfish, RC6). Which one offers the best
protection?
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AFAIK, DES is definitely the weakest followed by 3DES then Blowfish, AES &
RC6 which have similar strengths. Remember that all depends on the size of
the encryption key that is used.

For a description of encryption algorithms see

http://www.kremlinencrypt.com/algorithms.htm

A good starting place to look for all things security related is

https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/main-nf.htm

For the truly paranoid perhaps the real question should be, which can be
cracked fasted by the CIA.
 
The newest version of Roboform allows for 5 different types of
encryption (DES, 3DES, AES, Blowfish, RC6). Which one offers the best
protection?
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rich said:
AFAIK, DES is definitely the weakest followed by 3DES then Blowfish, AES &
RC6 which have similar strengths. Remember that all depends on the size of
the encryption key that is used.

For a description of encryption algorithms see

http://www.kremlinencrypt.com/algorithms.htm

A good starting place to look for all things security related is

https://netfiles.uiuc.edu/ehowes/www/main-nf.htm

For the truly paranoid perhaps the real question should be, which can be
cracked fasted by the CIA.
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Thank you that was very helpful.
 
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