Overview of Huge Integer
Get a brief introduction to the huge integer data type and its importance in encryption and decryption.
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Many of us use popular online platforms such as Google, Facebook, Twitter, and other social media applications to share information daily, including text, images, and more.
When a user sends a message through Facebook’s messaging feature, their browser encrypts the message using an encryption key, resulting in a code that could comprise hundreds or thousands of digits. The encrypted message is then sent to the Facebook server for delivery to the intended recipient. Upon receiving the encrypted message, the Facebook server decrypts it using the sender’s encryption key, stores the message in its original form, and encrypts it again for delivery to the recipient. When the recipient accesses their account, the encrypted message is sent to their browser for decryption using their encryption key.
Why is the huge integer data type important?
Encryption protects sensitive ...