Monday, January 09, 2006

ClassEncrypt Software

ClassEncrypt Software: "ClassEncrypt is a program that can encrypt a developer's class files to prevent malicious users from stealing the source code. The program uses a modular design to allow the developer to create different encryption modules for the program to use. This software does not prevent the developer's software from being pirated.

The software comes with a default module that encrypts and decrypts using the Blowfish algorithm that was created by Bruce Schneier. This software is meant to be a barrier of protection for Java developers who want to market their software. It is not at all foolproof since the software enables the encrypted class files to still run using the regular JVM. It does, however, slow down any reverse engineering that someone may try on the developer's software."

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