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technology18 days ago•8 min saved

AWS Quantum Claim Challenges Lattice-Crypto Foundations

An AWS cryptography researcher’s preprint claims a polynomial-time quantum algorithm for the Dihedral Coset Problem, which could theoretically enable efficient solutions to lattice problems underpinning post-quantum cryptography. The work is preliminary and theoretical, does not attack deployed standards or estimate hardware needs, and will require independent peer review to verify its correctness, practicality, and implications for real-world cryptography.

via The Quantum Insider|

#dihedral-coset-problem #lattice-cryptography #polynomial-time-algorithm

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

US Sets Firm Deadlines for Government’s Post-Quantum Crypto Shift

The White House is fast-tracking the U.S. shift to post‑quantum cryptography with a new executive order that requires agencies to appoint PQC leads within 30 days, move high‑value assets to quantum‑resistant keys by end‑2030 and adopt PQC digital signatures by end‑2031. NIST will launch a PQC migration pilot within 180 days, and OMB must issue new guidance within 90 days, while procurement reforms and centralized support are also mandated. While the move addresses long‑term security against quantum threats, experts warn funding gaps, data‑lifecycle concerns, and the scale of cloud, vendor, and contractor transitions present major challenges ahead.

via Federal News Network|

#federal-government #nist #omb

technology2 months ago•6 min saved

US tightens path to quantum-proof crypto with 2030–2031 deadlines

The White House issued an executive order to speed up the adoption of quantum-resistant cryptography, requiring high-value assets to switch to PQC key establishment by December 31, 2030 and to PQC digital signatures by December 31, 2031. The move shortens timelines by about 4–5 years and establishes government-wide coordination, new procurement rules for contractors, and guidance on a cryptographic bill of materials, all in response to advancing quantum computing and the risk of future decryption of stored data. The plan relies on collaboration with NIST, DoD, DHS, and other agencies, and marks a shift from earlier 2035–2033 targets for many systems.

via Ars Technica|

#executive-order #fips #nist

technology2 months ago•14 min saved

IonQ Poised for Federal Quantum Push Under 2028 Security Deadline

Trump signs two executive orders to accelerate quantum computing and migrate to post-quantum cryptography by 2028, setting federal deadlines for a functional quantum computer and encryption upgrades. IonQ is named as a key technology partner, signaling potential federal funding, partnerships, and workforce programs as quantum-as-a-service and quantum-security offerings align with the policy shift. Investors should watch for government contracts and pilots, but face risks from funding delays and potential dilution as these initiatives play out.

via Yahoo Finance|

#federal-policy #government-contracts #ionq

technology2 months ago•5 min saved

Trump Drives Quantum Readiness Push to Safeguard Crypto Future

President Trump signed two executive orders to accelerate U.S. quantum computing development and move the federal government to quantum-resistant encryption, aiming for a 'scientifically relevant' quantum computer by 2028 and mandating a shift to post-quantum cryptography by end-2031, with pilots at NIST and DOE facilities and increased cyber-security protections; the policy aligns with crypto industry preparations for a quantum era and the risk Bitcoin faces from quantum attacks.

via Decrypt|

#bitcoin #executive-orders #national-security

politics2 months ago•13 min saved

US accelerates quantum tech with twin executive orders

Trump signed two executive orders to speed domestic quantum development: a government-wide effort to deliver a working quantum computer for scientific research by 2028 and to deploy quantum sensors/networks within five years, and a plan to migrate federal systems to quantum-resistant cryptography by 2031, backed by a $2 billion Commerce funding push) with quantum-tech stocks like IONQ, QUBT and IBM rising after hours.

via Yahoo Finance|

#executive-orders #national-security #politics

policy2 months ago•7 min saved

US Commits to Quantum-Resistant Cryptography Across Federal Agencies

The White House issues an executive order mandating a federal shift to post-quantum cryptography to protect national security against quantum threats. It assigns PQC migration leads, requires HVAs and high-impact systems to migrate to PQC for key establishment by 2030 and for digital signatures by 2031, and launches a NIST pilot by 2027. The plan emphasizes cross‑agency coordination (OMB, National Cyber Director, CISA, NSA), updated procurement rules, a cryptographic bill of materials, and international engagement to accelerate PQC adoption across federal agencies and critical infrastructure.

via The White House (.gov)|

#executive-order #federal-cybersecurity #nist

technology3 months ago•188 min saved

Quantum computers near 2029 threaten everyday encryption, triggering a looming cyber crisis

Experts warn that practical quantum computers could crack widely used encryption by around 2029, shrinking the window to secure data and forcing governments and companies to accelerate the adoption of post-quantum cryptography and related defenses. The risk includes harvest-now, decrypt-later attacks, potential threats to financial systems and health devices, and the reality that cryptographic migrations can take 10–20 years even with existing standards (NIST post-quantum algorithms) and urgency from guidance aiming for 2035. While some safeguards exist, broad, timely migration remains uncertain, underscoring the need for proactive upgrades to preserve data security in the quantum era.

via CNN|

#cryptography #cybersecurity #post-quantum-cryptography

technology4 months ago•7 min saved

Quantum Time Bomb: Crypto Could Be Cracked Sooner Than We Realize

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.

via ScienceAlert|

#cryptography #elliptic-curve-cryptography #nist

technology4 months ago•4 min saved

Quantum race tightens the window on cryptography

Advances in quantum hardware and faster quantum algorithms are lowering the resources needed to crack widely used cryptography, including elliptic-curve and blockchain-based systems. While there’s no immediate catastrophe, standards bodies (like NIST) and industry players are accelerating post-quantum migrations and deploying hybrid protections, with broad adoption expected by the 2030s as the risk of a practical quantum attack grows.

via The Conversation|

#cryptography #elliptic-curve-cryptography #post-quantum-cryptography

technology4 months ago•12 min saved

Gearing Up for Q-Day: Securing Cryptography Before Quantum Attacks

Experts warn that a looming Q-day—when quantum computers could break current cryptography—may arrive sooner than expected, spurred by new but not yet verified preprints from Google and a Caltech spinoff. While no quantum computer has proven Shor’s algorithm at scale, the risk of harvest now, decrypt later means urgent migration to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and building crypto-agility across systems. NIST standards exist, but full adoption will take years, requiring coordinated effort from industry, governments, and researchers; individuals should consider safeguarding or removing long-term sensitive data, and organizations should begin migrating protocols such as TLS and SSH and improving key management while continuing security research.

via Gizmodo|

#nist-pqc-standards #post-quantum-cryptography #q-day

security4 months ago•23 min saved

Google flags quantum threat to Bitcoin, eyes 2029 post-quantum shift

Google Research warns that the quantum resources needed to break ECDLP-256 have fallen roughly 20-fold, potentially enabling on-spend attacks against Bitcoin within its 10-minute block window and prompting a 2029 migration to post-quantum cryptography; the industry, including Coinbase and the Ethereum Foundation, is coordinating on the transition, though the risk remains years away.

via The Block|

#bitcoin #cryptography #on-spend-attacks

technology4 months ago•3 min saved

Google Sets 2029 Q Day, Urging Quantum-Resistant Crypto Push

Google accelerated its so‑called Q Day to 2029, warning that quantum computers could break current encryption and calling for a broad move to post-quantum cryptography. The piece explains how qubits and quantum phenomena could outpace classical cryptography, notes noisy qubits as a current hurdle, and highlights Google’s leadership push while acknowledging industry questions about the timeline and motivation.

via Futurism|

#cryptography #google #post-quantum-cryptography

technology5 months ago•8 min saved

Google warns quantum threat could force internet security upgrades by 2029

Google says rapid advances in quantum computing are shrinking the window to today’s encryption, setting a target of 2029 to migrate to post-quantum cryptography and urging the tech industry to accelerate secure upgrades amid fears of data being stored now and decrypted later.

via The Independent|

#cryptography #google #internet-security

technology5 months ago•2 min saved

Google nudges Q-Day to 2029, raising the urgency for post-quantum cryptography

Google moved the deadline for when quantum computers could break current cryptography to 2029, heightening the push toward post-quantum cryptography as researchers note a 2048-bit RSA key could be cracked with about one million noisy qubits—marking a potentially earlier shift in cybersecurity planning.

via Gizmodo|

#cryptography #google #post-quantum-cryptography