From d2348ba5f19c7e8b947e6ef16ec6385eadcd5278 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Evan Su <48808396+HACKERALERT@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Sat, 13 Jan 2024 21:40:39 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] PSA: picocrypt.org is fake! --- README.md | 2 +- 1 file changed, 1 insertion(+), 1 deletion(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e66b034..bcd77a1 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -13,7 +13,7 @@ Picocrypt is a very small (hence Pico), very simple, yet very secure encr # Downloads **Important**: There are multiple entities under the name "Picocrypt". For example, there's an old encryption tool called PicoCrypt that uses a broken cipher. There's also an ERC-funded research project called PICOCRYPT. There are even domains related to Picocrypt that I've never registered like picocrypt.com and picocrypt.org. Please don't confuse any of these unrelated (and potentially malicious) projects/domains with Picocrypt (this project). **Make sure to only download Picocrypt from this repository** to ensure that you get the authentic and backdoor-free Picocrypt. When sharing Picocrypt with others, be sure to link to this repository to prevent any confusion. -**Beware of picocrypt.org, which claims to be the official website! There is no official website for Picocrypt other than this GitHub repo.** +**Beware of picocrypt.org, which claims to be the official website! There is no official website for Picocrypt other than this GitHub repo.** Even if this website is taken down, I will not remove this message; let it be a warning to stay vigilant. ## Windows Picocrypt for Windows is as simple as it gets. To download the latest, standalone, and portable executable for Windows, click here. If Microsoft Defender or your antivirus flags Picocrypt as a virus, please do your part and submit it as a false positive for the betterment of everyone.