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technology9 days 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

technology1 month 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|

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technology1 month 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|

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technology2 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|

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technology2 years ago•2 min saved

Cybersecurity Experts Predict 'Q-Day' by 2025

Cybersecurity experts predict that "Q-Day," the day when quantum computers can crack codes protecting our digital data, could arrive as soon as 2025. Quantum computers are significantly more powerful than regular computers, capable of performing calculations that are currently impossible. However, the key processing units of quantum computers, known as qubits, are not yet stable enough to decrypt large amounts of data. Despite this, countries like the United States and China are investing heavily in quantum research, with North America currently leading in quantum computing development. The race to achieve quantum computing capabilities has significant implications for global security.

via Business Insider|

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