Encryption

Definition

(Noun; Technology) Encryption: the art of making your data look like gibberish to everyone else but you!

Encryption: An old man sits at his desk surrounded by piles of books filled with encrypted messages while he slowly deciphers each one with a mysterious smile on his face...

Usage

"Encrypt this joke and I'll be sure no one will get it!"

Insight

What do you call an encryption algorithm that can't keep a secret? A blabber-hash!

Origin

Encryption was invented by a group of ancient monks who wanted to protect their secrets from prying eyes - so they wrote them in code using hieroglyphics and runes!

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