Public-Key Cryptography

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Public-key cryptography is a method that uses pairs of keys—one public and one private—to securely encrypt and decrypt information. The public key can be shared with anyone, while the private key is kept secret. This allows people to send secure messages and transactions over the internet.

Definition
Public-key cryptography is a method that uses pairs of keys—one public and one private—to securely encrypt and decrypt information. The public key can be shared with anyone, while the private key is kept secret. This allows people to send secure messages and transactions over the internet.