Questions tagged [7zip]
7-Zip is an open source file compression and archiving application. Use this tag for questions regarding this application.
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Are files encrypted with 7ZIP vulnerable to password crackers?
A client says they can't accept password-protected PDFs to put in their payroll system, so I have to send them without security. I don't want to send unsecured PDFs via e-mail because e-mail is ...
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What is the impact of the reported weak IV in 7 Zip?
It has been reported that 7 Zip generates IVs in a weak manner.
What is the actual impact of this? I'm asking about historical Zip files that I've sent. I've no plans to use 7 Zip going forward until ...
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Encryption Using 7z or Zip File
I'm wondering which encrypted 7-Zip file format has better encryption: 7z with 256 AES or zip file with 256 AES? Assume that a strong password is used, then which encrypted 7zip file format has ...
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