encrypted; encrypting; encrypts
Examples of encrypt in a Sentence
The software will encrypt the message before it is sent.
Recent Examples on the Web
Fewer than half of the companies surveyed encrypt their data and de-identify users.
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Timmy Broderick, STAT, 17 Apr. 2024
The file is encrypted and sequestered in a decentralized file storage network called Arweave, which aims to store information permanently by incentivizing people to contribute their own hard drive space.
—Joel Khalili, WIRED, 10 Apr. 2024
Before encrypting the victim’s data and posting a ransom note, the attacker will now first exfiltrate sensitive data over a period of time.
—Mike Lefebvre, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
All reputable password management services are encrypted as are many messaging services.
—Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024
To do this, use a password manager tool that protects and encrypts your passwords.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
The Ukrainian soldier — the SBU has not disclosed his identity — communicated with someone from the Russian Federal Security Service, or FSB, through the Telegram encrypted messaging app.
—Kostiantyn Khudov, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
However, contrary to popular belief, information on blockchains today isn't encrypted or private at all.
—Alex Pruden, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Communication will be encrypted to ensure secure operations.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 27 Mar. 2024
Timmy Broderick, STAT, 17 Apr. 2024
The file is encrypted and sequestered in a decentralized file storage network called Arweave, which aims to store information permanently by incentivizing people to contribute their own hard drive space.
—Joel Khalili, WIRED, 10 Apr. 2024
Before encrypting the victim’s data and posting a ransom note, the attacker will now first exfiltrate sensitive data over a period of time.
—Mike Lefebvre, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
All reputable password management services are encrypted as are many messaging services.
—Larry Magid, The Mercury News, 22 Feb. 2024
To do this, use a password manager tool that protects and encrypts your passwords.
—Kathleen Wong, USA TODAY, 8 Apr. 2024
The Ukrainian soldier — the SBU has not disclosed his identity — communicated with someone from the Russian Federal Security Service, or FSB, through the Telegram encrypted messaging app.
—Kostiantyn Khudov, Washington Post, 3 Apr. 2024
However, contrary to popular belief, information on blockchains today isn't encrypted or private at all.
—Alex Pruden, Forbes, 28 Mar. 2024
Communication will be encrypted to ensure secure operations.
—Jenna Prestininzi, Detroit Free Press, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Encrypt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encrypt. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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