The RSA encryption algorithm also works in reverse, that is, you can encrypt a message with the private key and decrypt it using the public key. This property is used in
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Correct answer: B. digital signatures
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Encrypting with the private key so anyone can verify with the public key is the basis of digital signatures.
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