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 ## Security
 - Default key length is 256 bit (falls back to 128 bit, if JCE isn't installed)
 - PBKDF2 key generation
-- 4096 internal bit masterkey
+- 4096 bit internal masterkey
 - Cryptographically secure random numbers for salts, IVs and the masterkey of course
 - Sensitive data is swiped from the heap asap
 - Lightweight: Complexity kills security