AES Crypt Enthusiasts,
We are excited to announce the release of AES Crypt 4 , the fourth major
version of our popular encryption software. AES Crypt 4 is available as
a GUI and command-line application for Windows, Linux, and Mac, with
both binaries and source code published.
Key Updates:
Enhanced Security: The key derivation function now uses
FIPS-recommended HMAC-SHA-512 with 300,000 iterations, configurable via
the command-line tool. We’ve also switched to PKCS#7 padding.
Performance Boost: Intel Intrinsics functions improve performance by
approximately 30% on Intel processors.
Apple Silicon Support: The Mac version is now compiled for Apple
Silicon.
Safety Measures: Mac and Linux versions now refuse to overwrite
existing files, aligning with the Windows version.
Command-Line Enhancements: More options, integrated key generation, and
a progress meter for long files.
Code Overhaul: Rewritten in C++20 with daily unit tests and improved
integration tests for enhanced code safety.
Backward Compatibility: AES Crypt 4 remains fully compatible with all
previous versions, ensuring access to encrypted files created by older
versions.
All packages are available on https://www.aescrypt.com.
Cheer!
Paul
