This software offers the Blowfish cipher implemented in C and i386 assembler, providing an efficient and reliable encryption method to secure sensitive data.
What makes Blowfish so appealing is its keyed, symmetric block cipher design, which ensures that only authorized parties can access protected data. And despite its age, this cipher is remarkably resilient to cryptanalysis efforts, making it an excellent choice for any security-conscious user.
That being said, some critics argue that Blowfish is becoming outdated in the face of newer, larger block size algorithms like AES or Twofish. However, Schneier designed Blowfish to be a general-purpose algorithm, free of many of the problems associated with other proprietary designs.
Best of all, Blowfish is completely unpatented and in the public domain, which means that anyone can freely use it without any legal drawbacks or issues. So if you're looking for a reliable, time-tested cipher suite to keep your data safe, give Blowfish a try and see what it can do for you.