But is it possible for hackers to bypass that encryption?
The easiest way for a hacker to bypass encryption is simply to steal the key. If a hacker manages to install a key logger on your machine, he can record your activities, which keys you press sites you visit etc.
Some forms of malware can enable the hacker to browse the contents of your hard drive, so if you store cryptographic keys & passwords in plain text, they would be vulnerable.
Use a good firewall & anti-malware programs & keep them updated with the latest definations this can prevent this type of attack.
Malwarebytes is one of , if not the best anti Malware program out there and they do a free version to.
To prevent hackers from stealing password databases etc., most servers use a cryptographic method called hashing.
Which is a one way ticket.
Just use long and mixed up passwords with a good anti Malware program such i mention above. And a good Anti virus program.
You should be good, Oh and stay away from Russian porn sites to lol.
I forgot to ask, you using Mac or a Windows Machine ?
there's no Malwarebytes for Mac but there are other types.
You can also add unwanted sites or known malware websites to your Hosts file, but thats for someone that's somewhat computer savvy.