Meaning & use
Unencrypted
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Not protected by encryption; stored or transmitted in a readable, unprotected form.
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Sending passwords over an unencrypted connection puts your account at risk.
The leaked database contained unencrypted customer data.
A note on using this word
A key term in cybersecurity, where "unencrypted" data is considered vulnerable to interception or theft.
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unprotectedin plaintext
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