Abstract

In this paper we consider the problem of encrypting messages containing characters from small, usually non-binary alphabets by means of binary encryption algorithms. It is shown that the solutions as proposed by ISO-10126 can be improved with respect to the expansion factor and, more importantly, with respect to the cryptographic security. Also, a method is presented which is optimal in this sense, i.e. no expansion and optimal cryptographic security.

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