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AES Encryption Explained — GCM vs CBC vs CTR: Which Mode to Use?

AES-256-GCM is the gold standard but most developers use AES-CBC wrong. Complete guide to modes, IV generation, padding, and authenticated encryption.

📅 Published: 2025-02-14⏱ 10 min read
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