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What is a better encryption?

Asked by mzdesigns (506points) April 2nd, 2009

256-bit AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) or 448-bits of Blowfish encryption ?

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The Blowfish cipher is far more secure, but it depends what you’re wanting to do with it. What are you encrypting? How secure does it need to be? Is the time taken to decrypt the data a matter of concern? Cryptography is about finding a balance between security and convenience.

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