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Quantum computing has the potential to relatively easily break the global and currently used advanced encryption standard, or AES, which involves the same key being used for both encrypting and decrypting data.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 25, 2025

Ransomware is a type of malware which prevents someone from accessing a device and the data stored on it, usually by encrypting files, according to the National Cyber Security Centre.

From BBC • May 9, 2025

But the company is encrypting its messaging platform to compete with other secure services that shield users’ content, essentially turning off the lights for investigators.

From New York Times • Jan. 30, 2024

Because Francis Bacon was very interested in codes — he even came up with his own cipher system for encrypting letters.

From Scientific American • Oct. 12, 2023

So instead of just encrypting the message with your private key, you also encrypt it with your boss's public key.

From Little Brother by Doctorow, Cory