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This manuscript explores the fusion of two well-known encryption algorithms, the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) and the Rivest Cipher (RC4), resulting in a novel encryption algorithm called AES-RC4. AES-RC4 is a block cipher that combines the strengths of AES with a variant of RC4 called RC4-GF, developed by ourselves. RC4-GF incorporates additional steps compared to AES, resulting in a more intricate ciphertext generation process. The introduction of AES-RC4 brings forth a highly secure encryption technique with increased complexity in the ciphertext compared to traditional AES. By leveraging the combined capabilities of AES and the modified RC4-GF, AES-RC4 offers enhanced encryption strength and improved resistance against cryptographic attacks.