Q: If I encrypt my .class files and use a custom classloader to load and decrypt them on the fly, will this prevent decompilation? A: The problem of preventing Java byte-code decompilation is almost ...

One proposal would restrict Java APIs to maintain the strong encapsulation that assures the integrity of code and data, while a second would introduce a Key Encapsulation Mechanism API. Code and data ...

A number of you have e-mailed in to report that the Advanced Encryption Standard (aka, AES) encryption appears to be compromised (andy fat bastard was first, so he wins). The issue is whether or not a ...

An icon in the shape of a lightning bolt. Impact Link Today, we are going to combine what we learned from the Introduction to Cryptography article with our Java programming skills. If you are new to ...