Over the years, encryption has taken the center stage since the need for security has become an integral part of going online. Encryption has long served many purposes since 700 BC. Nowadays, encryption is widely used to ensure security by keeping the information secret from the prying eyes.
Encryption, as several news outlets and Governments have you thinking, is not a negative term but your friend and if you haven't started using it, you're probably living under a rock. In fact, encryption is your virtual friend that keeps you safe and secure from agencies interested in your data. Governments and other institutions are regularly spying on you to extract your information and build a better image of you in their database. You don't want them to have your information, right?
PureVPN is the leading VPN provider which provides secure AES 256-bit military grade end-to- end encryption and strives to educate users about the potential benefits of incorporating encryption in their daily communications. Here’s a cool infographic on the history of encryption and how it has evolved over the years, beginning with a tool, named Scytale, in 700 BC, till today. Also, learn about Backdoors, and how enabling it can pose a threat to your security.
Infographic by: www.purevpn.com
