FSCrypt (should be putting this in the @librecryptography channel as well)
Think that this is a great file-level encryption tool for those that are looking for one (hell of a lot better than encryptFS where the author of that tool didn't want to get off of their ass to ensure that it was equipped with the latest & greatest as it pertains to standardized cryptographic algorithms - specifically KDFs [dumbass insisted on leaving Scrypt - which is vulnerable to side channel / timing attacks] - https://opensourcelibs.com/lib/fscrypt
FSCrypt uses Argon2i for its KDF (believe that it also leverages XChaCha20-Poly1305 for encryption as well (could be wrong on that - but check the encryption to see if this is something that I'm wrong about)
FSCrypt (should be putting this in the @librecryptography channel as well)
Think that this is a great file-level encryption tool for those that are looking for one (hell of a lot better than encryptFS where the author of that tool didn't want to get off of their ass to ensure that it was equipped with the latest & greatest as it pertains to standardized cryptographic algorithms - specifically KDFs [dumbass insisted on leaving Scrypt - which is vulnerable to side channel / timing attacks] - https://opensourcelibs.com/lib/fscrypt
FSCrypt uses Argon2i for its KDF (believe that it also leverages XChaCha20-Poly1305 for encryption as well (could be wrong on that - but check the encryption to see if this is something that I'm wrong about)
Bitcoin is built on a distributed digital record called a blockchain. As the name implies, blockchain is a linked body of data, made up of units called blocks that contain information about each and every transaction, including date and time, total value, buyer and seller, and a unique identifying code for each exchange. Entries are strung together in chronological order, creating a digital chain of blocks. “Once a block is added to the blockchain, it becomes accessible to anyone who wishes to view it, acting as a public ledger of cryptocurrency transactions,” says Stacey Harris, consultant for Pelicoin, a network of cryptocurrency ATMs. Blockchain is decentralized, which means it’s not controlled by any one organization. “It’s like a Google Doc that anyone can work on,” says Buchi Okoro, CEO and co-founder of African cryptocurrency exchange Quidax. “Nobody owns it, but anyone who has a link can contribute to it. And as different people update it, your copy also gets updated.”
What is Telegram?
Telegram’s stand out feature is its encryption scheme that keeps messages and media secure in transit. The scheme is known as MTProto and is based on 256-bit AES encryption, RSA encryption, and Diffie-Hellman key exchange. The result of this complicated and technical-sounding jargon? A messaging service that claims to keep your data safe.Why do we say claims? When dealing with security, you always want to leave room for scrutiny, and a few cryptography experts have criticized the system. Overall, any level of encryption is better than none, but a level of discretion should always be observed with any online connected system, even Telegram.
