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decrypting the Germans' code was one of the Allies' greatest triumphs
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For example, look at quantum key distribution (QKD), which uses a combination of hardware and software to encrypt and decrypt data communications.
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John Prisco, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Removing a folder from the list automatically decrypts its files.
—PCMAG, 22 Aug. 2023
That means an eavesdropper who is recording their messages can’t decrypt their older communications even if that spy hacks one of their devices.
—Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 31 July 2016
That’s the implication behind the latest warning hitting Windows users around the world, as a Microsoft app is accused of secretly decrypting Chrome tracking cookies, installing Bing search, and of course driving users to switch to Edge.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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John Prisco, Forbes, 12 Dec. 2024
Removing a folder from the list automatically decrypts its files.
—PCMAG, 22 Aug. 2023
That means an eavesdropper who is recording their messages can’t decrypt their older communications even if that spy hacks one of their devices.
—Andy Greenberg, WIRED, 31 July 2016
That’s the implication behind the latest warning hitting Windows users around the world, as a Microsoft app is accused of secretly decrypting Chrome tracking cookies, installing Bing search, and of course driving users to switch to Edge.
—Zak Doffman, Forbes, 1 Dec. 2024
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“Decrypt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/decrypt. Accessed 22 Dec. 2024.
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