encryption
noun
en·cryp·tion
in-ˈkrip-shən 
en-
plural encryptions
1
: the act or process of encrypting something : a conversion of something (such as data) into a code or cipher
The regulations … make it harder to provide automatic encryption of information as it passes through the dozens of links in a typical Internet connection …—
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Paul Wallich… a hacker slips into a system, then puts encryption controls in place that locks users out.—Elizabeth Millard
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: a code or cipher produced by encrypting something
Artificial intelligence can decode encryptions that previously could not be cracked.—Ana Swanson
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BeiDou separates its military and civilian frequencies physically, with military bands protected by dedicated encryption and anti-jamming technologies to ensure reliable service for national defense and security.
—Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2025
Quicken uses bank-level encryption and supports multi-factor authentication, requiring both passwords and secondary verification codes for account access.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Modern products now use stronger encryption, making these attacks extremely rare in the real world.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025
In our full review, we also were dazzled by its incredible security, with support for 256-bit AES encryption and post-quantum protection through its proprietary Lightway protocol.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
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Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 20 Dec. 2025
Quicken uses bank-level encryption and supports multi-factor authentication, requiring both passwords and secondary verification codes for account access.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 15 Dec. 2025
Modern products now use stronger encryption, making these attacks extremely rare in the real world.
—Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 14 Dec. 2025
In our full review, we also were dazzled by its incredible security, with support for 256-bit AES encryption and post-quantum protection through its proprietary Lightway protocol.
—PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025
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“Encryption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/encryption. Accessed 23 Dec. 2025.
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