PolitiFact: What to know about claims that Trump rally shooter used ‘encrypted’ messaging, bank accounts

August 6, 2024

In an interview with PolitiFact, I discussed the widespread use of encryption in daily digital interactions. From secure messaging on platforms like iMessage to encrypted web browsing on sites starting with “https,” encryption plays a vital role in protecting data. Understanding these built-in safeguards is essential as we navigate an increasingly connected world.

“Encryption is used daily by anyone using a cell phone, computer or the Internet,” said Thomas Hyslip, a professor of instruction in criminology at the University of South Florida who formerly worked in federal law enforcement investigating cybercrime.

“iMessage uses encryption, so all your messages are encrypted between the sender and receiver,” he said, referring to a system Apple devices use. “If you go to a website that starts with ‘https,’ then your data is encrypted between your computer or phone and the webserver.”

https://www.politifact.com/article/2024/aug/02/what-to-know-about-claims-that-trump-rally-shooter/