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Can encryption be used to protect against phishing and other social engineering attacks?

Kaylene Lundbeck

Yes, encryption can be used to protect against phishing and other social engineering attacks!

Encryption is like a secret code that only you and the person you're talking to can understand. When you send a message, it gets turned into this code and then when the other person receives it, it gets turned back into the regular message.

But why does this help protect against phishing and social engineering attacks? Well, when hackers or bad guys try to steal your information, they often try to intercept your messages or trick you into giving them your password or other important information.

If you use encryption, it's much harder for them to understand what you're saying. It's like you're talking in a secret language that only you and your trusted friends can understand.

So remember, when you're on a social media site or sending private messages, use encryption to protect yourself!