what is this string encoded in?

Discussion in 'Programming' started by jfontestad, Jul 2, 2012.

0
  1. #1
    Hey,

    Was wondering if anyone can help me figure out what this string is encoded in:

    Encoded: XfJigr2fYlVja8SfxRQYtw==
    Decoded: 2192BF


    Thanks.
     
    jfontestad, Jul 2, 2012 IP
  2. atxsurf

    atxsurf Peon

    Messages:
    2,394
    Likes Received:
    21
    Best Answers:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #2
    looks like base64 to me
     
    atxsurf, Jul 2, 2012 IP
  3. jfontestad

    jfontestad Well-Known Member

    Messages:
    1,236
    Likes Received:
    20
    Best Answers:
    0
    Trophy Points:
    148
    #3
    it's not.
    ran it through a base64 decoder.
    negative.
     
    jfontestad, Jul 3, 2012 IP
  4. atxsurf

    atxsurf Peon

    Messages:
    2,394
    Likes Received:
    21
    Best Answers:
    1
    Trophy Points:
    0
    #4
    well it could be encoded multiple times and may be with adding some obfuscation. As you can see the original string is 2192BF 6-character hex i.e. base-16. The encoded string is BOTH larger base (upper/lower case + digits) AND longer. Normally when you extend the character set, the encoded string suppose to shrink and not to expand! So it might be encrypted not encoded after all.
     
    atxsurf, Jul 3, 2012 IP