Cryptography: A Very Short Introduction

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Cryptography: A Very Short Introduction by Fred Piper... Cryptography surrounds us on all sides, from ATMs, mobile phones, and the internet, to the security systems that protect secrets in workplaces, and even the civil and military codes that protect our skies. In this fascinating introduction to the workings of cryptography, Fred Piper and Sean Murphy explain the pervasive influence of cryptography on our modern society, revealing the secrets of the art of encryption and highlighting the social, political, and practical importance of data protection and verification in our contemporary world.