Encryption. What is it? Why do we need it?
"Why do I need encryption? I have nothing to hide" RED FLAG RED FLAG
Encryption? You might have heard it before, if not— let’s break it down.
Encryption is basically how you lock your door online. It's a way of protecting private information from being stolen or compromised.
You've likely already used end-to-end encryption in some form or another. It’s on by default for iMessage and WhatsApp, and an optional feature in Facebook Messenger.
Encryption scrambles your data into a code that you can only read with a specific key. This makes your information unusable to any cybercriminal who may come across it.
Encryption is what keeps your DMs secure.
It protects us all from corporate surveillance.
Every time you use an ATM or buy something online with a smartphone, encryption is used to protect the information being relayed.
Increasing the use of end-to-end encrypted platforms not only keeps you and the people you love safe from hackers and thieves, but also protects our privacy. That is why a lot of businesses and organizations are making the switch to using strong encryption.
The use of end-to-end encrypted platforms not only keeps you and the people you love safe from hackers and thieves, but also improves the security of the Internet as a whole.