Which of the following statements regarding cryptography is not correct?
A) Much emphasis is placed on the encryption side of cryptography.
B) When using private and public keys, the decrypting key is never sent anywhere.
C) A solution to the problem of securing data that leave their original location is the private key.
D) Locating encryption keys on Web servers is not as difficult as once believed.

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The incorrect statement is C because the solution to securing data that leaves its original location typically involves the use of public key cryptography, where a public key is used for encryption and a private key for decryption. The private key is kept secret and does not leave its original location, contrary to what the statement suggests.

Which of the Following Statements Regarding Cryptography Is Not Correct