Quantum Time Bomb: Crypto Could Be Cracked Sooner Than We Realize
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Advances in quantum hardware and algorithms are shrinking the resources needed to break common encryption, notably elliptic-curve cryptography; while no immediate catastrophe is expected, experts urge migration to quantum-safe cryptography, with standards bodies like NIST aiming for widespread adoption by the mid-2030s and some regions piloting early post-quantum protections today.
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