Advances in quantum computers mean elliptic curve cryptographic (ECC) techniques will likely be cracked in about five years. These advances not only include processing power (IBM’s Kookaburra processor is set to exceed 4,000 qubits later this year), but also in error correction. As an example, Google’s Willow is a 105 qubit computer and these error […]
To recognize 100 years since the development of quantum mechanics, the United Nations has proclaimed 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. While quantum computing creates enormous economic and scientific opportunities, it also poses serious cybersecurity risks such as rendering current encryption tools obsolete. Experts estimate that there is a more than 50% […]
In cybersecurity, quantum computing presents both exciting new possibilities and threats to data confidentiality, integrity and security. While it promises unparalleled computational power, it also poses a significant risk to current encryption methods, which rely on mathematical problems that could be solved on a quantum computer running Shor’s algorithm. As quantum computing advances, the urgency […]
