Cryptography is defined as:(2 points)

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The act of stealing personal information online.
The act of stealing personal information online.

The practice of encoding information so only authorized people can read it.
The practice of encoding information so only authorized people can read it.

Sensitive information sent over networks that needs to be secured.
Sensitive information sent over networks that needs to be secured.

Verified authority to view information, such as a password or key.
Verified authority to view information, such as a password or key.

A method of protecting and securing communication through encryption and decryption.