cryp·tog·ra·phy
noun
the art of writing or solving codes.
In cryptography, a cipher is an "key" for unlocking encrypted messages.
Let's make a secret message!! Don't worry, it's super fucking easy.
(You need paper/pencil because you're a newb)
1: First we need 26 letters, use ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
2: Now we need to pick a number under 27, let's use the date! 2+5+2+1 = 10
3: Find the 10th letter (J) and rewrite your 26 letters
JKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZABCDEFGHI
4a: Now, starting at the new 10th letter (S) rewrite your 26 using every 10th letter.
4b: SCMWGQAKUEOYI (When letters repeat, move 1 right) TDNXHRBLVFPZJ (Double check for duplicates/errors. Randomly fix)
5: Check to make sure none of the 26 letters are in the "right" spot.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
S C M W G Q A K U E O Y I T D N X H R B L V F P Z J
Uh oh! (V) didn't move!, fuck that noise, let's switch it with (S)
6: Our temporary alphabet is now: VCMWGQAKUEOYITDNXHRBLSFPZJ it doesn't quite roll off the tongue like ol' reliable, but it makes for better communications!
Watch, I will write what appears to be nonsense, but you'll be able to understand :)
EDG CUWGT UR V NGWD!
Congratulations, you now have a more secure form of online communication! There are far more advanced methods, as well as pointers/tips you can hunt down online. Remember though, never pass out your cipher (key) online, or you're just wasting your time :)
cryp·tog·ra·phy noun the art of writing or solving codes.
In cryptography, a cipher is an "key" for unlocking encrypted messages.
Let's make a secret message!! Don't worry, it's super fucking easy.
(You need paper/pencil because you're a newb)
1: First we need 26 letters, use ABCDEFGHIJKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZ
2: Now we need to pick a number under 27, let's use the date! 2+5+2+1 = 10
3: Find the 10th letter (J) and rewrite your 26 letters
JKLMNOPQRSTUVWXYZABCDEFGHI
4a: Now, starting at the new 10th letter (S) rewrite your 26 using every 10th letter.
4b: SCMWGQAKUEOYI (When letters repeat, move 1 right) TDNXHRBLVFPZJ (Double check for duplicates/errors. Randomly fix)
5: Check to make sure none of the 26 letters are in the "right" spot.
A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R S T U V W X Y Z
S C M W G Q A K U E O Y I T D N X H R B L V F P Z J
Uh oh! (V) didn't move!, fuck that noise, let's switch it with (S)
6: Our temporary alphabet is now: VCMWGQAKUEOYITDNXHRBLVFPZJ it doesn't quite roll off the tongue like ol' reliable, but it makes for better communications!
Watch, I will write what appears to be nonsense, but you'll be able to understand :)
EDG CUWGT UR V NGWD!
Congratulations, you now have a more secure form of online communication! There are far more advanced methods, as well as pointers/tips you can hunt down online. Remember though, never pass out your cipher (key) online, or you're just wasting your time :)