The Secret Diary Disaster
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When Alice sends her diary across the internet, Bob the Hacker is ready to read it all—unless she learns the magic of encryption!
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Encryption Essentials
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Look for HTTPS (the padlock icon) when browsing—it means your connection is encrypted
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Use encrypted messaging apps like Signal or WhatsApp for private conversations
3
Enable full-disk encryption on your devices to protect data if they're lost or stolen
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Use a VPN on public Wi-Fi to encrypt all your internet traffic from snoops
