The encryption of variables

[exodius 1]

So my first question, is where are variables stored (like from an inputbox) on a system while a script/program is running?

Secondly, are they stored in plaintext?

And finally, what would be a way to encrypt them as they are entered so while they sit idle on the computer, and then decrypt them as they are called for use?

[Blue_Drache 258]

So my first question, is where are variables stored (like from an inputbox) on a system while a script/program is running? 

Secondly, are they stored in plaintext? 

And finally, what would be a way to encrypt them as they are entered so while they sit idle on the computer, and then decrypt them as they are called for use?

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My guess is the variables are stored in the memory buffer and are available to any sort of memory editor that can directly read and write to the RAM. I couldn't tell you how they're stored though. I don't have a memory editor.

Scripts and Scraps: Search for Valik's "Proper" RA5 encryption function. I'd do it myself, but I'm almost falling into the keyboard.

[Valik 472]

I think Blue_Drache meant RC4.

[Blue_Drache 258]

I think  Blue_Drache meant RC4.

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Yeah, you're right. I typed that half asleep and completely drunk. I knew basically what I wanted though. Gotta give up those 0200 benders.