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Breaking encryption with quantum computers may be easier than we thought
- New research suggests that quantum computers may find it 20 times easier to break current encryption methods.
- Experts recommend advancing next-generation cryptography in response to the threat of quantum computers.
- It is advised that vulnerable systems should be phased out by 2030 and completely disallowed after 2035.
- RSA-based encryption, widely used since the late 1970s, is at risk of being compromised by quantum computers due to their superior computational power.
- Lead researchers like Craig Gidney highlight the urgency for deploying quantum-safe cryptosystems amidst the advancing capabilities of quantum machines.
- Multiple tech companies, including Microsoft, are already transitioning to quantum-proof solutions to enhance data security.
- NIST has released quantum-resistant encryption standards to guide the future of cryptography and address the challenges posed by quantum computing.
- Companies like Tuta Mail and NordVPN have begun integrating quantum-resistant encryption solutions to stay ahead of potential threats.
- Experts emphasize the importance of adapting to post-quantum encryption to safeguard data against future quantum computing threats.
- While there is no definitive timeline for the quantum era, the industry is actively preparing for a potential shift by investing in quantum-resistant technologies.
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