encrypt
verb (used with object)
to convert (a message or the like) into cipher or code.
Used to describe an ongoing action or state that is currently taking place in the immediate present.
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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