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Which of the following terms would best match this definition: Transforms a message or data file in such a way that its contents are hidden from unauthorized readers.

a. authentication
b. encryption
c. ciphertext
d. decryption

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Answer: b- Encryption

Explanation: Cryptography is the study of encrypting and decrypting information. In computers, unencrypted data is referred to as plaintext, while encrypted data is referred to as ciphertext.

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