enc
ryp
tion
Plural
encryptions
1
the process of converting data into a coded form to prevent unauthorized access
- The email was sent with end-to-end encryption to safeguard its contents during transmission.
- Many messaging apps use encryption to protect users' conversations from eavesdropping.
- Online transactions often employ encryption to secure financial information and prevent unauthorized access.
- Virtual private networks (VPNs) use encryption to secure internet connections and protect user privacy.
- Secure websites use encryption (HTTPS) to encrypt data transmitted between the user's browser and the server.
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