The Looming Quantum Threat to Encryption

Big thanks to Brilliant for sponsoring this video. To try everything Brilliant has to offer for free for a full 30 days, visit https://brilliant.org/davidbombal or scan the QR code onscreen – You’ll also get 20% off an annual premium subscription. Quantum computing isn’t a far-off sci-fi threat. In a hybrid model (CPU + GPU + quantum), it could land within ~3 years—and that’s enough to break today’s asymmetric cryptography (RSA/ECC/PKI) used for TLS/HTTPS and VPN key exchange via Shor’s algorithm. Result? Session keys exposed, mass decryption possible, and a risky “post-quantum gap” before new hardware/software are widely deployed. In this frank discussion, OTW joins David Bombal to explain: • Why asymmetric key exchange is the weak link for TLS/VPNs • How hybrid quantum + CUDA-Q accelerates timelines • Nation-states’ “collect now, decrypt later” strategy • The painful window before post-quantum cryptography (PQC) rolls out • Risks of client-side scanning and on-device AI • NSA backdoors, PGP/Phil Zimmermann, and the San Bernardino iPhone case // Occupy The Web SOCIAL // X: / three_cube Website: https://hackers-arise.net/ // Occupy The Web Books // Linux Basics for Hackers 2nd Ed US: https://amzn.to/3TscpxY UK: https://amzn.to/45XaF7j Linux Basics for Hackers: US: https://amzn.to/3wqukgC UK: https://amzn.to/43PHFev Getting Started Becoming a Master Hacker US: https://amzn.to/4bmGqX2 UK: https://amzn.to/43JG2iA Network Basics for hackers: US: https://amzn.to/3yeYVyb UK: https://amzn.to/4aInbGK // OTW Discount // Use the code BOMBAL to get a 20% discount off anything from OTW's website: https://hackers-arise.net/ // Playlists REFERENCE // Linux Basics for Hackers: • Linux for Hackers Tutorial (And Free Courses) Mr Robot: • Hack like Mr Robot // WiFi, Bluetooth and ... Hackers Arise / Occupy the Web Hacks: • Hacking Tools (with demos) that you need t... // YouTube video REFERENCE // • USA stops UK creating Apple backdoor. Why ... • Will this Tiny Chip Change EVERYTHING in Q... // David's SOCIAL // Discord: discord.com/invite/usKSyzb Twitter: www.twitter.com/davidbombal Instagram: www.instagram.com/davidbombal LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidbombal Facebook: www.facebook.com/davidbombal.co TikTok: tiktok.com/@davidbombal YouTube: / @davidbombal Spotify: open.spotify.com/show/3f6k6gE... SoundCloud: / davidbombal Apple Podcast: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... // MY STUFF // https://www.amazon.com/shop/davidbombal // SPONSORS // Interested in sponsoring my videos? Reach out to my team here: sponsors@davidbombal.com // MENU // 0:00 - Coming Up 01:00 - Intro 01:49 - OTW's Books 02:46 - Brilliant Advert 04:01 - Encryption and Apple Backdoors 05:12 - Nation-states Racing for Quantum Computing 08:35 - Jensen Huang's Hybrid Quantum Computer 10:57 - The Threat of National Agencies 12:10 - China Collecting Encrypted Data 13:56 - Post-Quantum Cryptography 17:58 - The NSA Collecting Data 19:21 - The NSA and Encryption 24:40 - Concerns Against Cryptography 28:09 - Client-Side Scanning 30:46 - Should you Run AI on your Devices? 34:56 - NVIDIA's Role on Cryptography 37:37 - Conclusion Please note that links listed may be affiliate links and provide me with a small percentage/kickback should you use them to purchase any of the items listed or recommended. Thank you for supporting me and this channel! Disclaimer: This video is for educational purposes only.