Which of the following statements holds true for the term encryption?
A) It refers to a con executed using technology, typically targeted at acquiring sensitive information or tricking someone into installing malicious software.
B) It refers to e-mail transmissions and packets that have been altered to seem as if they came from another source.
C) It refers to scrambling data using a code or formula, known as a cipher, such that it is hidden from those who do not have the unlocking key.
D) It refers to a seemingly tempting, but bogus target meant to draw hacking attempts.
E) It refers to highly restrictive programs that permit communication only with approved entities and/or in an approved manner.

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Encryption is the process of converting information or data into a code, especially to prevent unauthorized access. This involves using a cipher to transform readable data (plaintext) into a format that cannot be understood without the appropriate key (ciphertext).

Which of the Following Statements Holds True for the Term