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- published 3/30/26 •
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Encryption
Encryption turns readable information into unreadable and secure code that only authorized users or systems can access.
Not using encryption or having weak data protection can lead to:
- Exposure of sensitive personal data
- Financial transactions being compromised
- Misuse of your information in fraudulent activities
- Unauthorized access to your work and digital files
- Increased risk of cyberattacks
- Around 60% of data breaches involve unencrypted sensitive information
Example
A user connects to a public internet network and enters login details on a website without using an encrypted connection. An attacker is able to intercept and read the data easily, resulting in the user’s account being compromised.
- Encrypt your personal data
- Encrypt your financial transactions
- Encrypt your digital activities
- Encryption prevents fraudsters from gaining unauthorized access to your sensitive information
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How to protect yourself
- Encrypt your personal data
- Encrypt your financial transactions
- Encrypt your digital activities
- Encryption prevents fraudsters from gaining unauthorized access to your sensitive information
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