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Why is RSA encryption hard to break and how does it hold up
RSA encryption remains secure because factoring massive numbers takes more energy than computers can manage.
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RSA encryption remains secure because factoring massive numbers takes more energy than computers can manage.

Public key cryptography uses two different keys where one locks data and only the other can open it, removing the need to share secrets.

Public key cryptography separates the ability to lock data from the ability to unlock it, removing the need to share secrets over insecure channels.