TechnologyAugust 30, 2026

unencrypted

un-in-KRIP-tid

Definition

Refers to data, files, or information that have not been converted into a coded, unreadable format and remain vulnerable to unauthorized viewing or access.

Etymology

Formed by adding the prefix 'un-' (meaning 'not') to 'encrypted,' which derives from the Greek 'kryptos' (meaning 'hidden' or 'secret').

In the news

The article warns that if login credential files were stored in an unencrypted state, attackers could easily weaponize them to move laterally through Berlin's government network.

Rhysida Claims Berlin Hack: 5.79 TB, 30 BTC Demand [2026]

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