Concepts
Encryption
In Turkish: Şifreleme
Scrambling information so that only someone with the right key can read it, even if the data is stolen or intercepted.
Encryption protects data in two places: while it travels (the padlock in your browser, secure messaging) and while it is stored (a locked phone, an encrypted backup). Without the key, the data looks like random noise.
It does not help if someone has your password or unlocked device, because they hold the key. That is why a strong screen lock matters too.
What to do
- Set a strong lock on your phone and computer so their storage stays encrypted.
- Encrypt backups, especially ones kept outside your home.
- Write the recovery key of encrypted storage down somewhere safe.