ARC4 is a version of the proprietary RC4 algorithm that was supposedly released
onto the Internet in 1994. RC4 is a variable key size stream cipher developed in
1987 by Ron Rivest for RSA Data Security Inc. The algorithm is very simple and works
in OFB mode where the keystream is independent of the plaintext.
Signed: This element is only accessible by signed applications. If you intend to use this element, please visit http://www.blackberry.com/go/codesigning to obtain a set of code signing keys. Code signing is only required for applications running on BlackBerry smartphones; development on BlackBerry Smartphone Simulators can occur without code signing.
Creates a new random ARC4Key object of size 128 bytes.
Since:
JDE 3.6.0
Category:
Signed: This element is only accessible by signed applications. If you intend to use this element, please visit http://www.blackberry.com/go/codesigning to obtain a set of code signing keys. Code signing is only required for applications running on BlackBerry smartphones; development on BlackBerry Smartphone Simulators can occur without code signing.
ARC4Key
public ARC4Key(byte[] data)
Creates an ARC4Key object given an array of key data.
Parameters:
data - The byte array containing the key data.
Since:
JDE 3.6.0
Category:
Signed: This element is only accessible by signed applications. If you intend to use this element, please visit http://www.blackberry.com/go/codesigning to obtain a set of code signing keys. Code signing is only required for applications running on BlackBerry smartphones; development on BlackBerry Smartphone Simulators can occur without code signing.
ARC4Key
public ARC4Key(byte[] data,
int offset,
int length)
Creates an ARC4Key object.
Parameters:
data - The byte array containing the key data.
offset - The offset, or first bit position, of the key data in the array.
length - The number of bytes to read from the array (currently
ARC4PseudoRandomSource utilizes a maximum of 256 bytes). Hence, the key is
generated from the first 256 bytes of the array.
Since:
JDE 3.6.0
Category:
Signed: This element is only accessible by signed applications. If you intend to use this element, please visit http://www.blackberry.com/go/codesigning to obtain a set of code signing keys. Code signing is only required for applications running on BlackBerry smartphones; development on BlackBerry Smartphone Simulators can occur without code signing.
ARC4Key
public ARC4Key(int length)
Creates a new random ARC4Key object by specifying the key length.
Parameters:
length - The length in bytes of the key to be created.
Since:
JDE 3.6.0
Category:
Signed: This element is only accessible by signed applications. If you intend to use this element, please visit http://www.blackberry.com/go/codesigning to obtain a set of code signing keys. Code signing is only required for applications running on BlackBerry smartphones; development on BlackBerry Smartphone Simulators can occur without code signing.
Signed: This element is only accessible by signed applications. If you intend to use this element, please visit http://www.blackberry.com/go/codesigning to obtain a set of code signing keys. Code signing is only required for applications running on BlackBerry smartphones; development on BlackBerry Smartphone Simulators can occur without code signing.
Returns a string containing the name of the algorithm associated with this
key ("ARC4").
This method will always return "ARC4"
Returns:
A string representing the name of the algorithm.
Since:
JDE 3.6.0
Category:
Signed: This element is only accessible by signed applications. If you intend to use this element, please visit http://www.blackberry.com/go/codesigning to obtain a set of code signing keys. Code signing is only required for applications running on BlackBerry smartphones; development on BlackBerry Smartphone Simulators can occur without code signing.
Signed: This element is only accessible by signed applications. If you intend to use this element, please visit http://www.blackberry.com/go/codesigning to obtain a set of code signing keys. Code signing is only required for applications running on BlackBerry smartphones; development on BlackBerry Smartphone Simulators can occur without code signing.
getData
public byte[] getData()
Returns the key data.
Returns:
A byte array representing the key data.
Since:
JDE 3.6.0
Category:
Signed: This element is only accessible by signed applications. If you intend to use this element, please visit http://www.blackberry.com/go/codesigning to obtain a set of code signing keys. Code signing is only required for applications running on BlackBerry smartphones; development on BlackBerry Smartphone Simulators can occur without code signing.
getLength
public int getLength()
Returns the length of the key in bytes.
Returns:
An integer representing the length of the key.
Since:
JDE 3.6.0
Category:
Signed: This element is only accessible by signed applications. If you intend to use this element, please visit http://www.blackberry.com/go/codesigning to obtain a set of code signing keys. Code signing is only required for applications running on BlackBerry smartphones; development on BlackBerry Smartphone Simulators can occur without code signing.
Returns the crypto token associated with this key.
Since:
JDE 3.6.0
Category:
CryptoExtensionAPI: This element is part of the Crypto Extension API. These APIs are intended for parties interested in extending the security provider frameworks, such as integrating a new security medium.
Signed: This element is only accessible by signed applications. If you intend to use this element, please visit http://www.blackberry.com/go/codesigning to obtain a set of code signing keys. Code signing is only required for applications running on BlackBerry smartphones; development on BlackBerry Smartphone Simulators can occur without code signing.
Signed: This element is only accessible by signed applications. If you intend to use this element, please visit http://www.blackberry.com/go/codesigning to obtain a set of code signing keys. Code signing is only required for applications running on BlackBerry smartphones; development on BlackBerry Smartphone Simulators can occur without code signing.
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