Solitaire (cryptography)
Solitaire , named after the card game Solitaire , is an encryption algorithm that was developed by Bruce Schneier .
This symmetrical algorithm uses a deck of 52 cards plus two jokers to generate the key. The special feature should be that the algorithm is relatively safe, but can still be used "by hand" (without a computer or other technical calculation aids). Shortly after the publication, a weak point in the algorithm was found and published.
Web links
- Bruce Schneier's description of the algorithm
- Translation into German by Nils Plaumann
- mopsos.net Tool for working with Solitaire