adjective
- converted into a coded form to prevent unauthorized access
Usage: computing; cybersecurity
Examples
- The encrypted files were safe from hackers.
- She sent an encrypted message to protect her privacy.
- All credit card data is stored in encrypted format.
- The encrypted communication could not be intercepted.
- Banks use encrypted connections for online transactions.
- His encrypted password was impossible to crack.
- The encrypted database required special software to access.