view_salted

#!/usr/bin/env python3
# -*- coding: utf-8 -*-
# Filename: view_salted.py
# Version: 1.0.0
# Author: Jeoi Reqi

"""
This script provides a method to view the content of a salted & encrypted file without decrypting it.
It is useful for users who need to inspect the raw encrypted data, including the salted portion, without decrypting the file.

Requirements:
- Python 3.x

Usage:
1. Run the script.
2. Provide the path to the encrypted file when prompted.
3. The script will display the content of the encrypted file in the terminal, including the salted data.

Important Notes:
- This script does not decrypt the encrypted file. It only reads and displays the raw encrypted data.
- Ensure that the file path provided is correct and points to a valid encrypted file.
- The script assumes that the file is encrypted using a method that includes salting, such as AES-256-CBC encryption with salt and PBKDF2 key derivation.
"""

import subprocess

def view_encrypted_content(input_file):
    """
    View the content of a salted & encrypted file without decrypting it.
    """
    try:
        with open(input_file, "rb") as f:
            encrypted_data = f.read()
        print("\nEncrypted content:\n", encrypted_data)
    except FileNotFoundError:
        print("\nFile not found.\n")
    except Exception as e:
        print("\nAn error occurred:", e)

# Example usage:
input_file = "e.enc"  # Replace this filename to match your encrypted filename
view_encrypted_content(input_file)