Show HN: Air-gapped file encryption as self-decrypting HTML page
Air-gapped file encryption packed into a single, self-decrypting HTML page. Repo: https://github.com/ApelegHQ/ts-cms-ep-sfx I was inspired by self-extracting archives. I wanted to share files with basically no dependencies. The goal was: 1. Something that didn't require any installation (assuming a web browser) 2. Have a single file with no network that could self-decrypt 3. Be fully auditable The second point is done by having (sort of(*)) reproducible builds and embedded OpenPGP signatures. The first point is made by cleverly manipulating the HTML structure so that it can decrypt without breaking the PGP signature. It can even decrypt using bare openssl (which was a design goal too, though getting the exact structure right took some work and bug reports). The third point is accomplished by the first two, and by the source being freely available. (*) Depends on the OS at the moment.
Discussion Highlights (8 comments)
DylanMerigaud
Self-decrypting HTML? That's an innovative approach.
FatalLogic
Maybe this is the source? https://github.com/ApelegHQ/ts-cms-ep-sfx
lukan
I assume the "air gapped" part is merely indicating no internet required?
firefax
cool project! also does everyone have to enable js to vote, or did i troll too hard? (sorry!)
som
A version of this that supported PKE would be cool. So you don't have to share a password in a side channel
kooi
This is great! Lol @ "airgapped".
technion
I never thought I'd see a browser support list that specifically includes "Dilo" or, in the last few years, "Internet Explorer", but apparently you're comprehensive. I went to look for unauthenticated CBC mode like every time I see this sort of thing but it's actually GCM mode so, well consider me surprised.
socketcluster
This is brilliant. Keen to try it out.