Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

scambler

Noun

/ˈskæm.blɚ/

Definition

A device or software that alters signals or information to protect it from unauthorized access or to prevent its interception.

Examples

The scambler ensured that the sensitive information remained secure during transmission.
She used a scambler to keep her online conversations private.
The company invested in a high-quality scambler to enhance the security of their communications.

Meaning

In telecommunications and data transmissions, a scambler is used to modify the data or speech signals in a way that makes them unintelligible to potential eavesdroppers.