| Developer(s) | David Dahl, Cam Pedersen |
|---|---|
| Initial release | March 1, 2013 |
| Stable release | |
| Repository | |
| Written in | JavaScript |
| Operating system | Cross-platform |
| Type | JavaScript library |
| License | AGPL, GPLv3[3] |
| Website | crypton |
Crypton is a JavaScript library that allows one to write web applications where the server knows nothing of the contents a user is storing. This is done by use of cryptography, though the developer of the application does not need any cryptographic knowledge.[4] It is designed to encrypt data inside a JavaScript context (either a browser extension, mobile application, or WebKit-based desktop application).[5]
Crypton was created by SpiderOak, also known for their encrypted backup product,[6] who were looking for a way for data to be securely encrypted without the need for users to download a separate program.[7]
See also
References
- ↑ "crypton_package.json at master · SpiderOak_crypton · GitHub". GitHub. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
- ↑ "Fixed client version mismatch test and client version · SpiderOak_crypton@f98c40d · GitHub". GitHub. Retrieved August 18, 2015.
- ↑ "License". GitHub. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
- ↑ "Open Source Project Prepackages Kim Dotcom's Security", Wired, 3 March 2013
- ↑ "Developer Guide", Crypton (framework), archived from the original on 2014-07-25
- ↑ "Encrypt The Web Report", Electronic Frontier Foundation
- ↑ "Open-source project, Crypton, seeks to make encryption easier", PCWorld, 25 July 2013
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