DarkS1ders File Encryption and Login System

Overview

DarkS1ders File Encryption and Login System is a secure Java-based application that provides file encryption/decryption functionality alongside a secure login mechanism. It is designed to protect sensitive data and ensure secure access to the application using encrypted user credentials.

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Features

File Encryption and Decryption

• AES Encryption: Encrypt and decrypt files with a user-specified key.
• Modern UI: Intuitive interface with support for file selection and result feedback.
• Error Handling: User-friendly error messages for invalid operations.

Secure Login System

• User Authentication: Validates credentials stored in an encrypted database.
• Password Encryption: Ensures user credentials are stored and transmitted securely using PBEWithMD5AndDES.
• Session Management: Prevents unauthorized access to the encryption functionalities.

Additional Capabilities

• Custom Styles: Modern UI styling using styles.css.
• About Dialog: Provides version information and credits.

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Technologies Used

• JavaFX: For the graphical user interface (GUI).
• JDBC (Java Database Connectivity): For database interaction with Derby.
• Cryptography: AES (Advanced Encryption Standard) for file security and PBEWithMD5AndDES for credential encryption.
• Maven: For project dependency management.
• Derby Embedded Database: Lightweight, local database for user management.

Usage Instructions

Login

1. Enter your username and password in the respective fields.
2. Click Login. Upon successful authentication, the file encryption interface will load.

File Encryption

1. Select a file to encrypt using the Browse button.
2. Enter an encryption key in the Encryption Key field.
3. Click Encrypt File and save the encrypted output.

File Decryption

1. Select an encrypted file using the Browse button.
2. Enter the same key used during encryption in the Encryption Key field.
3. Click Decrypt File and save the decrypted output.