How to encrypt files with AES using OpenSSL

In this article, we will discuss OpenSSL, why to use it ,and most importantly, how to use it. But, before we start: what is OpenSSL?

OpenSSL

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OpenSSL is a program and library that supports lots of different cryptographic operations, some of which are:

Public/private key pair generation, Hash functions, Public key encryption, Symmetric key encryption, Digital signatures, Certificate creation and so on. Each of the operations supported by OpenSSL has a lot of options and functionalities, …

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