Which of the following statements about encryption's benefits is false? Encryption can: (Choose TWO.)
A) significantly reduce the chance information will be modified by unauthorized entities.
B) only be used to protect data in transit. Encryption provides no protection to stored data.
C) allow private information to be sent over public networks, in relative safety.
D) significantly reduce the chance information will be viewed by unauthorized entities.
E) prevent information from being destroyed by malicious entities, while in transit.

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Encryption can be used to protect both data in transit and stored data, so statement B is false. Encryption does not prevent data from being destroyed; it only protects against unauthorized access or modification, making statement E false.

Which of the Following Statements About Encryption's Benefits Is False