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cryptography

[krip-tog-ruh-fee] / krɪpˈtɒg rə fi /
NOUN
Morse code
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Passkeys are enabled by something called public key cryptography.

From BBC • Apr. 24, 2026

The security of Bitcoin and other digital currencies relies on something called elliptic-curve cryptography.

From Barron's • Apr. 1, 2026

One promising solution is quantum cryptography, which relies on the laws of physics rather than mathematical complexity to keep data secure.

From Science Daily • Mar. 24, 2026

The first nation to develop a quantum computer capable of breaking classical cryptography will possess capabilities that make current cybersecurity look like a screen door on a submarine.

From MarketWatch • Dec. 23, 2025

“From this,” William added, “you will gather that they are pretty jittery and want to keep quiet even the fact that there is such a thing as cryptography going on.”

From "The Woman All Spies Fear" by Amy Butler Greenfield




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