Re: [boost] [encrypted strings]

Subject: Re: [boost] [encrypted strings]
From: Sid Sacek (ssacek_at_[hidden])
Date: 2009-04-28 10:49:12

> I understand that you are looking for simple techniques to
> "thwart noobs from haxxing your shizzle", but in reality,
> anyone unable to bypass the methods suggested would be unable
> to bypass a plain text target. Rolling your own solution
> has so many problems that I cannot even begin to tackle them here.
> You'll be much better off using an off the shelf protection mechanism.
> 
> If you're really itching to try your hand, look at pecompact which
> allows you to provide your own decryption/encryption algorithm on top
of
> their packer.

I hear ya man. I'm not at that point where I want to make my code
hack-proof, but I will keep your thoughts and suggestions in my mail
save box for when I do need to go in that directions.
-Sid