What is a .PYENC file?
A .PYENC file is a type of file that has been encrypted for security purposes using a tool called PyFileEncrypt. PyFileEncrypt is a tool created with Python, a popular programming language, and it uses a strong encryption method known as AES-256 to secure files. This means that the contents of the file are scrambled using a very complex algorithm, making it nearly impossible for unauthorized people to access the information without the correct password.
The .PYENC file extension is used to indicate that a file, whether it's a document, an image, or a video, has been encrypted and thus, cannot be opened in its current state without being decrypted first.
To handle these .PYENC files, you need to use PyFileEncrypt, which includes two main scripts: FileEncrypt.py and FileDecrypt.py. Here’s how they work: 1. **FileEncrypt.py**: This script is used to encrypt files. When you want to encrypt a file, you run this script, provide the name of the file you want to encrypt, and set a password. The script then encrypts the file using the AES-256 encryption algorithm and saves the newly encrypted file with a .PYENC extension.
2. **FileDecrypt.py**: This script is used to decrypt .PYENC files. To decrypt an encrypted file, you run this script, input the name of the .PYENC file, and enter the password that was used for encryption. If the correct password is provided, the script decrypts the file and restores it to its original form, making it accessible for normal use again.
Currently, the primary tool to open, encrypt, or decrypt .PYENC files is PyFileEncrypt itself. There are no widely known alternative programs that support this specific file extension, which means that managing these files generally requires access to both of the PyFileEncrypt scripts and the correct passwords.
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