This project demonstrates how to encrypt and decrypt text using the XOR algorithm in both Python and C++ programming languages.
XOR encryption is a widely used method of data encryption that involves the use of a special key to perform bitwise operations on the data. It is a form of symmetric encryption, meaning that the same key is used for both encryption and decryption of data. XOR encryption is particularly popular for its simplicity and speed, making it an ideal choice for many applications where secure communication is essential.
XOR algorithm has various use cases in the field of computer science, some of which are:
XOR algorithm can be used to ensure the security of data during transmission or when stored in databases.
XOR algorithm can be used for simple data encryption operations. It is often preferred in situations where the aim is to prevent third parties from reading the data.
XOR algorithm can be used for data compression operations. It is especially useful in situations where the same values are repeated consecutively, as it helps to reduce the size of the data.
These use cases demonstrate the versatility and importance of the XOR algorithm in various applications.
- Clone the repository or download the source code.
- Navigate to the
python
directory. - Open the file
XOR_Encryption.py
in your preferred code editor. - Use the
encrypt
function to encrypt your desired text by passing the text and a key as arguments. The function will return an encrypted hexadecimal string. - Use the
decrypt
function to decrypt the encrypted text by passing the encrypted text and the same key used for encryption as arguments. The function will return the decrypted text as a string.
- Clone the repository or download the source code.
- Navigate to the
cpp
directory. - Compile the source code using a C++ compiler.
- Run the executable.
- Follow the prompts to encrypt or decrypt text.
If you want to try it out, you can download and use the form written with Rad Studio from the Release section in GitHub.
This project is licensed under the terms of the MIT license. See the LICENSE file for details.