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  1. encryptedadjective

    Describing something that is in code.

    The encrypted text was unreadable.

Wikipedia

  1. encrypted

    In cryptography, encryption is the process of encoding information. This process converts the original representation of the information, known as plaintext, into an alternative form known as ciphertext. Ideally, only authorized parties can decipher a ciphertext back to plaintext and access the original information. Encryption does not itself prevent interference but denies the intelligible content to a would-be interceptor. For technical reasons, an encryption scheme usually uses a pseudo-random encryption key generated by an algorithm. It is possible to decrypt the message without possessing the key but, for a well-designed encryption scheme, considerable computational resources and skills are required. An authorized recipient can easily decrypt the message with the key provided by the originator to recipients but not to unauthorized users. Historically, various forms of encryption have been used to aid in cryptography. Early encryption techniques were often used in military messaging. Since then, new techniques have emerged and become commonplace in all areas of modern computing. Modern encryption schemes use the concepts of public-key and symmetric-key. Modern encryption techniques ensure security because modern computers are inefficient at cracking the encryption.

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  1. Encrypted

    Having been converted from text into code so as to be unintelligible to unauthorized parties.

Editors Contribution

  1. encrypted

    To change text into specific private and secure code.

    Messaging app's and some websites use encrypted language.


    Submitted by MaryC on April 11, 2020  


  2. encryptedverb

    Verb form of the word encrypt.

    The messages on the app are encrypted to ensure privacy


    Submitted by MaryC on August 10, 2020  

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of encrypted in Chaldean Numerology is: 1

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of encrypted in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of encrypted in a Sentence

  1. White House spokesman Mark Stroh:

    We are actively engaged with private companies to ensure they understand the public safety and national security risks that result from malicious actors ’ use of their encrypted products and services, however, President Barack Obama administration is not seeking legislation at this time.

  2. Dean Garfield:

    Encryption is a security tool we rely on everyday to stop criminals from draining our bank accounts, to shield our cars and airplanes from being taken over by malicious hacks, we deeply appreciate law enforcement's and the national security community's work to protect us, but weakening encryption or creating backdoors to encrypted devices and data for use by the good guys would actually create vulnerabilities to be exploited by the bad guys.

  3. Kari Stefansson:

    We can, at the push of a button, find encrypted ID of all these carriers, if society would want to use this, they could find these women, they could approach them, and they could mitigate most of this risk.

  4. The FBI:

    From the start, this has been a thorough and deliberate investigation. Due to technical challenges accessing lawfully acquired evidence that was encrypted, this investigation has taken significantly longer than expected. However, we are confident that it has uncovered the key facts and that we have done everything in our ability to provide answers to all those impacted by this horrible attack.

  5. Todd Carroll:

    Why a president is talking to an ambassador on a non-encrypted telephone is crazy for today's age, and worse in public, ukraine is one of the most open areas for intelligence agencies to work in. Both sides. I was told when I was there in 2010 that expect all your calls to be monitored.

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