StreamCrypt is a lightweight, Python-based stream cipher encryption tool designed for educational purposes and simple encryption tasks. It utilizes BLAKE3 for hashing and keystream generation to encrypt and decrypt data efficiently. StreamCrypt showcases a novel approach to keystream generation that combines cryptographic best practices with performance considerations.
- BLAKE3 Hashing: Leverages the cryptographic strength of BLAKE3.
- Salting: Uses a randomly generated salt to ensure that each encryption operation is unique.
- Efficient Keystream Generation: Balances cryptographic security with computational efficiency by using the key derivation feature of BLAKE3.
- Numpy-based XOR Operations: Utilizes Numpy for efficient bitwise operations, enhancing the tool's performance for large datasets.
- Python 3.6 or above
- Numpy library
- blake3 library
Clone the repository to your local machine:
git clone https://github.com/afkaf/StreamCrypt-Stream-Cipher.git
Navigate to the project directory:
cd StreamCrypt
To use StreamCrypt for encrypting and decrypting data, follow the examples below:
from streamcrypt import encrypt, decrypt
# Your secret keyword
keyword = b'your_secret_password'
# Data to encrypt (as bytes)
data_to_encrypt = b'Hello, StreamCrypt!'
# Encrypt data
encrypted_data = encrypt(keyword, data_to_encrypt)
# Decrypt data
decrypted_data = decrypt(keyword, encrypted_data)
# Verify decryption
assert data_to_encrypt == decrypted_data, "Decryption failed"
print("Decryption successful!")streamcrypt.py: Contains the main encryption and decryption logic along with utility functions for hashing and keystream generation.
StreamCrypt is designed for educational purposes and simple encryption tasks. It has not been extensively vetted for cryptographic security. For critical applications requiring high-security encryption, please use established cryptographic libraries and standards.