Method and system for decryption of file characteristics of .ZIP files
First Claim
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1. A method of providing access to a file characteristic of a data file in a .Zip file format data container, said method including:
- receiving a data container constructed in accordance with a .Zip file format, said data container including;
a data file; and
an encrypted file characteristic of said data file;
decrypting said encrypted file characteristic to form a decrypted file characteristic; and
providing access to said data file and said decrypted file characteristic.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a method of integrating existing strong encryption methods into the processing of a .ZIP file to provide a highly secure data container which provides flexibility in the use of symmetric and asymmetric encryption technology. The present invention adapts the well established .ZIP file format to support higher levels of security and multiple methods of data encryption and key management, thereby producing a highly secure and flexible digital container for electronically storing and transferring confidential data
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65 Claims
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1. A method of providing access to a file characteristic of a data file in a .Zip file format data container, said method including:
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receiving a data container constructed in accordance with a .Zip file format, said data container including;
a data file; and
an encrypted file characteristic of said data file;
decrypting said encrypted file characteristic to form a decrypted file characteristic; and
providing access to said data file and said decrypted file characteristic. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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- 12. The method of claim 12 wherein said asymmetric decryption employs a private key.
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33. A method of providing access to a file characteristic of a data file in a data container, said method including:
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receiving a data container designed for containing compressed file, said data container including;
a data file; and
an encrypted file characteristic of said data file;
decrypting said encrypted file characteristic to form a decrypted file characteristic; and
providing access to said data file and said decrypted file characteristic. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 47, 48, 49, 50, 51, 52, 53, 54, 55, 56, 57, 58, 59, 60, 61, 62, 63, 64, 65)
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