Consider the following statements regarding Encryption: 1. Asymmetric Encryption uses a single, shared key for both the process of scrambling and descrambling data. 2. End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) ensures that only the communicating users can read messages, preventing ISPs and service providers from accessing the data. 3. WhatsApp and Signal are examples of messaging platforms that utilize E2EE for user privacy. Which of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

[A] 1 and 2 only

[B] 2 and 3 only

[C] 1 and 3 only

[D] 1, 2 and 3

Answer: B

Notes:

Explanation:

Statement 1 is incorrect: Symmetric encryption uses one key. Asymmetric encryption uses two keys (Public and Private).
Statement 2 is correct: E2EE protects data in transit so that only the devices at the ends have the keys to decrypt it.
Statement 3 is correct: These apps use E2EE by default to secure chats.