end-to-end encryption
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cryptographic paradigm involving uninterrupted protection of data traveling between two communicating parties
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End-to-end encryption ensures that only the sender and recipient can decrypt messages, blocking access by platforms and third parties, which significantly reduces the attack surface.
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