This article is an continuation of “Cryptography for Absolute Beginners” I recommend reading it first. Note that you will need to have GnuPG (GPG) installed before starting the tutorial.

We live in a post-Snowden world. For many, that means assuming none of your digital assets are safe from surveillance.

There are ways, however, to use the internet with insane mathematics in your favor to ensure that no one can see whatever it is that you’re sending to someone else.