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Welcome to the New Beta Release of SimpleCrypt - v1.2-beta.1! 🎉
We are thrilled to introduce exciting new features and improvements in this version of SimpleCrypt, your go-to terminal tool for file and directory encryption using AES-256. This lightweight shell script ensures your data is secure with ease and efficiency.

Major Changes:

  • Alias Support for Operations: Now, you can use simple commands like nc, dc, ncdir, and dcdir for file and directory encryption/decryption, making the tool even more user-friendly.
  • Logging Functionality: All encryption and decryption activities are now logged in a file located at $HOME/file_encryption.log, providing clear records of your operations.
  • Backup Creation Prompt: Before encrypting a file, you'll now be prompted to create a backup, adding an extra layer of security for your original data.
  • Updated Password Prompt: The password request has been updated to "Enter passkey:", making the process clearer for users.
  • Environment Variable for Password: You can now securely pass your password through the $PASSWORD environment variable, streamlining automated processes.
  • Enhanced Security: Key derivation now uses PBKDF2 for improved security, strengthening protection against brute-force attacks.

Updates:

/ Alias Handling within the Script: No need for external alias management—operations are now handled internally.
/ Secure Logging: Log files are securely stored in the home directory, ensuring easy access while maintaining safety.
/ Directory Operations: The process_files_in_directory function now handles both encryption and decryption for all files within a directory.

Deprecated:

  • Fixed SHA-256 Key Derivation: Replaced by the more secure PBKDF2 method.
  • Lack of Logging: Previous versions did not log backup, encryption, or decryption actions—this has now been addressed.

Now, you can confidently encrypt your files and directories while maintaining a clear log of all actions. We encourage you to download SimpleCrypt v1.2-beta.1 today and explore these new, powerful features! 🎯 Your data’s security has never been more straightforward.

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