|
|
What is base64?
A form of text encryption that is incredibly versatile across various situations. Some of these situations may include, but is not limited to:
-A sneaky way to relay messages to someone without revealing the information at hand
-A way to send URLs in certain messaging apps (discord, messenger) without revealing the website logo and info
-A way to bypass website filters that blocks texts such as hyperlinks
-A way to hide certain information from web crawlers to prevent people from finding it via Google
-Saving all your passwords in base64 (within a password manager) for even more protection
-Annoying your friend by writing all your texts in base64 and then letting them translate it
-Etc.
Carl: Hey what was that video with the hot girl dancing?
Jamie: aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cueW91dHViZS5jb20vd2F0Y2g/dj1kUXc0dzlXZ1hjUQ==
Carl: *decodes base64 and clicks on link*
Carl: Damn it, fooled again!
base64 - meme gif
base64 - video
Base64 - what is it?
Please translate this definition with a base64 translator, if you want to find out the definition of base64, and be a beginners base64er... okay, it looks like a bunch of gibberish, but just translate it, it might give you a better definition
QWxsIHlvdXIgYmFzZSBhcmUgYmVsb25nIHRvIHVz
I am a proffesion 3 year old child hacker because I know what base64 is.