CryptoBuddy is the name of a simple
software application for the
encryption and
compression of computer files to make them safe and secure. The application uses a 64-bit block cipher algorythm for encryption and a proprietary compression algorythm. The CryptoBuddy software is also used as part of the
CryptoStick encryption device from Research Triangle Software, Inc. The software was released for public use on
June 12,
2002.