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Cryptography is used to ensure message security during transmission. An example is the use of codes to hide your identity and transaction details when purchasing goods over the internet via you credit card.

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What are the drawbacks of placing the encryption function at the application layer?

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The most common application for encryption is in Internet browsing; whenever someone enters a "secure" website (indicated by shttp as the page protocol type) an encryption system is used to secure traffic between the user and the site.


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What is Scrambling of messages at the sending end and unscrambling them at the receiveing end is called?

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Why are prime number needed nowadays?

One interesting application of HUGE prime numbers is in encryption. Many systems used nowadays for encryption use more or less random prime numbers, of over a hundred digits each. This is by no means the only practical application of prime numbers. More examples of practical uses can be found here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_number#Applications


What is the difference between advanced encryption algorithm and encryption algorithm?

People have developed many encryption algorithms. One particular encryption algorithm is the Rijndael algorithm, usually called the AES or Advanced Encryption Standard.


Is encryption crackable?

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Is pgp encryption safer than other encryptions?

"Evaluating cryptography is difficult since without 'breaking' the encryption its hard to say whether one encryption is better or not. Pretty Good Encryption (PGP) is asymmetric, that is the encryption and decryption keys are different which may give it an edge on symmetric encryption."


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To disable encryption for Google Maps, you typically need to adjust settings related to your browser or app rather than Google Maps itself, as the service uses encryption by default for security. In a web browser, you can look for settings related to privacy and security, but disabling encryption is not recommended due to security risks. If you are using an application, ensure that you are not using a VPN or proxy service that may affect connection security. Always prioritize maintaining secure connections to protect your data.


What are the price ranges of encryption software?

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