How to validate WordPress generated password in DB using PHP?
I am working with site that is done with WordPress, and I need to add some parts that are outside WP, and to … Read more
encryption
Fundamental difference between Hashing and Encryption algorithms
I see a lot of confusion between hashes and encryption algorithms and I would like to hear some more expert advice about: When … Read more
How to choose an AES encryption mode (CBC ECB CTR OCB CFB)?
Which of them are preferred in which circumstances? I’d like to see the list of evaluation crtieria for the various modes, and maybe … Read more
Are the default salts secure?
When installing a fresh wordpress, one of the things one should do is, updating the salts in wp-config.php. The section looks like this … Read more
How WordPress encrypt password? [duplicate]
This question already has answers here: Closed 10 years ago. Possible Duplicate: How to validate WordPress generated password in DB using PHP? I … Read more
Are HTTPS headers encrypted?
When sending data over HTTPS, I know the content is encrypted, however I hear mixed answers about whether the headers are encrypted, or … Read more
How to store username and password to API in wordpress option DB?
I’m currently developing a plugin and the chances are that I will more than likely release it on the public plugin repository so … Read more
Given final block not properly padded
If you try to decrypt PKCS5-padded data with the wrong key, and then unpad it (which is done by the Cipher class automatically), … Read more
How can I list the available Cipher algorithms?
Once I have a list of providers, as described in JB Nizet’s post, I still don’t have a list of algorithms. I found … Read more
Encrypt Password in Configuration Files?
A simple way of doing this is to use Password Based Encryption in Java. This allows you to encrypt and decrypt a text … Read more