decryption
- a word derived from decrypt.
Example Sentences
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And they can order family members, employers or anyone else who knows suspects’ passwords or decryption methods to provide them.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 26, 2026
The encryption and decryption that happens when connected to a VPN has a cost and the currency is speed.
From Salon ● Mar. 13, 2026
When governments are hacked, Kulkarni said the encryption and decryption keys protect stolen data.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 25, 2025
Likewise, what are the legal implications of a hacked numeric decryption code tattooed on a man’s body and then photographed and shared online?
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 28, 2024
The decryption of a CSS- protected DVD is only the beginning of the tale, as the decrypted file is very large.
From The Public Domain Enclosing the Commons of the Mind by Boyle, James
