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MD5 Reverse Lookup (Popularity:  )
http://md5.crysm.net
Project to record and search for mappings of MD5 hashes to their original messages.
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Crypto Machines (Popularity: )
http://www.jproc.ca/crypto/
Features machines and systems used in secure communications. Includes brief history on cryptography.
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Standard Cryptographic Algorithm Naming (Popularity: )
http://www.users.zetnet.co.uk/hopwood/crypto/scan/
Provides references for a collection of cryptographic algorithms, assigning each an ASCII name and zero or more aliases.
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An Overview of Cryptography by Gary C. Kessler (Popularity: )
http://www.garykessler.net/library/crypto.html
Defines cryptographic terms and concepts, offers crypto scheme comparison, and provides some real world examples.
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Webcogs: Password Generator (Popularity: )
http://www.webcogs.com/passwordgenerator.aspx
Generates semi-pronounceable alphanumeric passwords of 6 to 10 characters (generation method outlined).
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Why Cryptography Is Harder Than It Looks (Popularity: )
http://www.schneier.com/essay-037.html
Essay on pitfalls of implementing and using secure systems.
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CryptoMX Tools (Popularity: )
http://cryptomx.sourceforge.net
Set of cryptography tools written entirely in JavaScript, designed to work on any computer with a JavaScript capable browser.
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The Cipher Challenge (Popularity: )
http://www.simonsingh.net/Cipher_Challenge.html
History of a code cracking competition. Challenge details, how it was solved, winners, essays and photo gallery.
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Randomness and the Netscape Browser (Popularity: )
http://www.cs.berkeley.edu/~daw/netscape-randomness.html
Article about cracking the original Netscape encryption algorithm, and links to resources for generating crypto strength randomness.
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Snake Oil FAQ (Popularity: )
http://www.interhack.net/people/cmcurtin/snake-oil-faq.html
Guide to evaluating the quality and fitness for purpose of cryptography tools.
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Deschall (Popularity: )
http://www.interhack.net/projects/deschall/
Articles describing the first crack of a DES-encrypted message, with some source code and mailing list archives.
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International Cryptography Freedom (Popularity: )
http://www.piracy.com
Links to cryptography related downloads and information from around the world.
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Adam Back's Homepage: Cypherspace (Popularity: )
http://cypherspace.org/adam/
Find information on some cryptanalytic hacks, breaking weak cryptosystems and links to more cryptography related websites.
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Cryptonomicon (Popularity: )
http://www.cryptonomicon.net/
Cryptography related articles, downloads, news, links and discussions.
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Cryptography World (Popularity: )
http://www.cryptographyworld.com
Introduction to cryptography, including concepts, key management and application.
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Cryptography FAQ (Popularity: )
http://www.faqs.org/faqs/cryptography-faq/
Ten part FAQ list that is essential reading for any newcomer to cryptography.
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International Association for Cryptologic Research (IACR) (Popularity: )
http://www.iacr.org/
Non-profit scientific organisation intended to further research in cryptology.
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Crypto-Gram (Popularity: )
http://www.counterpane.com/crypto-gram.html
Free monthly email newsletter covering developments in cryptography and other computer security issues.
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Handbook of Applied Cryptography (Popularity: )
http://www.cacr.math.uwaterloo.ca/hac/
Reference work available for free download (with restrictions) from the Web.
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RSA - Hacking and Cracking (Popularity: )
http://members.tripod.com/irish_ronan/rsa/
Discusses security problems and possible attacks against the RSA cryptosystem.
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