The hosts discuss how encryption protects private information online, explaining how it works as a cloak that renders intercepted information as gibberish. They highlight its use in building trust and ensuring privacy, and introduce Marty Hellman who shares insights on the interconnection of computers and financial transactions.
Today's internet is built on a series of locks and keys that protect your private information as it travels through cyberspace. But could all these locks be broken? (Updated from 2022)
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