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  1. #1
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    encryption "crash-test"

    Hi all,

    I created a data encryption algorithm own.
    Does anyone know how i can test the reliability?
    (note that this algorithm is not based on any known concept, or so I think)

    Thx for any suggestions.

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    Re: encryption "crash-test"

    if you post your code, someone *might* test it. Make sure it's the SOURCE CODE ONLY. Not an .exe
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    Re: encryption "crash-test"

    I do not want to test source code.
    I want to test the encrypted file

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    Re: encryption "crash-test"

    You can have a contest, and offer $$$ to anyone that could break it. Or, just post part of the encrypted file in CHIT CHAT, and they'll play around with it.
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    Re: encryption "crash-test"

    Perhaps this related thread can aid in the discussion: http://forums.codeguru.com/showthrea...uot-is-my-code One of the core points there is that a secret encryption algorithm is unlikely to ever be widely trusted in the developer communty (and why).

    It's the key that needs to be kept secret, not the algorithm.
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