by David Hakala

Encryption is the scrambling of digital data in such a way that it can be read only by its creator and intended recipients. It may be advisable to encrypt the data on your hard drives; your email during transmission; the information you send or receive via a Web browser; or any other digital information that you don’t want just anyone to read.
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When a Non-Secure Site Wants Personal or Financial Information

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If you don’t see the telltale “https” or padlock when accessing a Web site, don’t share your financial information or other private details. Only perform online transactions with “secure sites.”

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