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How Encryption Works
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How secure is the Internet for sending sensitive information? Learn all about encryption, authentication, hash algorithms and more.
Steganography: The Art of Hiding Messages in Plain Sight
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The practice of hiding secret messages has existed in many forms for centuries, but the advent of personal computing in the 1980s stepped it up and steganography now exists all around us, invisible right under our noses.
Beyond Bitcoin: Ethereum Is the Next Big Cryptocurrency
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Some financial experts are putting their money on another cryptocurrency besides Bitcoin. HowStuffWorks lets you in on the secret.
How Laser Communication Works
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When speed is everything and light marks the universe's speed limit, lasers are bound to be the answer. At least, that's what NASA and a bunch of Wall Street types are betting on.
How Code Breakers Work
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Code breakers are people who use logic and intuition in order to uncover secret information. Learn more about code breakers and how code breakers work.
The Land of Mordor? How Hackers and Spies Use Google Translate
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How is it possible for hackers to infiltrate Google Translate? HowStuffWorks Now explains the interplay between machine and man.
How to Be a Cryptologist
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To be a cryptologist, you'll need to be adaptable, have a strong character, be good with numbers and enjoy solving puzzles. Learn how to be a cryptologist in this article.
What is a smart card?
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What is a "smart card"? Learn how an embedded microprocessor in a smart card can authenticate your computer usage and data. Learn about smart cards.
'The Da Vinci Code' Quiz
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Dan Brown's novel "The Da Vinci Code" was a best-selling blend of cryptography, Christianity and controversy. Think you know the whole story? Take our quiz to find out!
How Much Do You Know About the Use of Codes in WWII?
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During the Second World War, the Allies and Axis used all sorts of secret codes to hide the content of important messages. What do you know about the use of cryptography during WWII?