https://github.com/notsooshariff/rsa-encryption
A simple Flask-based chat application that explores RSA encryption for secure communication. (Proof of Concept)
https://github.com/notsooshariff/rsa-encryption
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A simple Flask-based chat application that explores RSA encryption for secure communication. (Proof of Concept)
- Host: GitHub
- URL: https://github.com/notsooshariff/rsa-encryption
- Owner: NotSooShariff
- Created: 2023-10-07T11:51:19.000Z (over 2 years ago)
- Default Branch: main
- Last Pushed: 2023-12-11T14:10:40.000Z (about 2 years ago)
- Last Synced: 2025-01-08T12:54:46.562Z (about 1 year ago)
- Topics: bootstrap, flask, rsa-encryption
- Language: Python
- Homepage:
- Size: 11.3 MB
- Stars: 1
- Watchers: 1
- Forks: 0
- Open Issues: 0
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- Readme: README.md
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# RSA Encryption and Chat Application (PoC Test)
This is a simple Flask application that I wrote which demonstrates the use of RSA encryption for secure communication just to play around with python libraries. However, please note that this is not meant to be a secure implementation or a suitable foundation for a production chat application. It lacks proper user authentication and user management. User emails and passwords are hard-coded for demonstration purposes only.
## ⚒️ Installation and Setup
1. Make sure you have Python installed. You can download it from [python.org](https://www.python.org/downloads/).
3. Clone this repository:
```
git clone https://github.com/NotSooShariff/RSA-Encryption.git
```
2. Install the required Python packages using pip:
```
pip install -r requirements.txt
```
4. Change to the project directory:
```
cd RSA-Encryption
```
## ▶️ Running the Application
You can run the application by executing the following command in your terminal:
```
python app.py
```
## 📦 Usage
- Access the application in your web browser at `http://localhost:5000`.
- The application allows you to create chat rooms and join existing ones.
- You can send messages within chat rooms, and they will be encrypted using a combination of Caesar Cipher and RSA encryption.
- When sending a message, the system uses your hard-coded user email and password to identify you.
## 📄 Code Structure
- `app.py`: The main Flask application that defines routes and handles WebSocket communication.
- `templates/`: Contains HTML templates for the web pages.
- `myenv/`: Contains the python virtual environment
- `requirements.txt`: Contains all the packages and versions needed to run this tool
## 📌 Important Note
This application is only for educational purposes and should not be used in a real-world scenario. It lacks essential security features and user authentication mechanisms, making it unsuitable for a secure chat application. The user credentials are hard-coded, and encryption is rudimentary. Do not use this code as a basis for any production system.
Feel free to explore and experiment with RSA encryption, but be aware of its limitations and the need for comprehensive security measures in real-world applications.