Encryption has never been as mainstream as it is right now. You don't need to be a tech geek to use an encrypted app anymore – think about how many of us use one of the best VPN or secure messaging apps every day – or understand the necessity of scrambling your data scrambled into an unreadable form to prevent unwanted access.
Even as we acknowledge this, however, encryption is under attack everywhere as governments worldwide increasingly see this technology as an obstacle – especially to fighting crime. Yet, according to experts, lawmakers often underestimate the importance of encryption in preserving people's online safety and anonymity.
