Encryption
Encryption is a method of protecting data files from data theft. Encrypted data is coded in such a way that it cannot be read unless special decryption software is used. Encryption is often used on the Internet to protect data as it is transmitted from one computer to another. If a person is a
When purchasing something from a secure website, their credit card is encrypted before being sent. This prevents other Internet users from collecting and using data.
Encryption is mainly of two types, namely-
* Secret Key Encryption and
* Public Key Encryption
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