verb
- converting information or data into a coded form to prevent unauthorized access
Usage: computing; present participle of encrypt
Examples
- The software is encrypting all sensitive files automatically.
- Banks are encrypting customer data to protect against hackers.
- She spent hours encrypting the confidential documents.
- The messaging app is encrypting conversations in real-time.
- IT specialists are encrypting the database before the transfer.
- The system is encrypting passwords using advanced algorithms.