HIDE-A-PASSWORD

This is a simple encryption/decryption algorithm to help keep things from plain-text prying eyes. I adapted this code from various JavaScript found on the Net to allow me to pass passwords via IM.

This tool can be used as follows:

  • Enter your message to be sent and a key (password) that is known between both parties.
  • Click Encrypt.
  • After encrypting, click Copy Link.
  • Transmit (via Email or IM) the copied URL.
  • Transmit (via a different method) the KEY (I use Email/IM or IM/EMAIL so the URL and KEY aren't together).
  • The recipient should click the link, input the key, and then click Decrypt.

To increase the security of your message, you can use a multi-pass encrytion. For instance, enter your message and key then ENCRYPT. Then leave the encrypted message and choose a new key and ENCRYPT again. This will ensure that even if the outer key is compromised, the inner key will not. Additionally, this will make it more difficult for brute-force crackers to decrypt your message.

This is intended for recreational use only. No warranty is made on the code or security of the cipher. All code used in this page was borrowed from the public domain. Never pass personal information via unencrypted means and never share personal information with people you don't know.