The Jordan Harbinger Show 1261: John Young | Decrypting the Quantum Quandaries of Q-Day
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Dec 23, 2025 
In this conversation, John Young, COO of Quantum eMotion America and a cybersecurity expert, sheds light on the imminent threat of Q-Day, when quantum computers could crack existing encryption. He reveals the concept of 'harvest now, decrypt later,' discussing how adversaries are stockpiling encrypted data for future exploitation. John also explains the unique capabilities of quantum computers, the slow migration to quantum-safe encryption, and the geopolitical race for quantum dominance, emphasizing the need for urgent action to safeguard our digital future.
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Q-Day: Encryption's Tipping Point
- Q-Day is the moment quantum computers can break current encryption, exposing massive digital secrets.
- John Young warns this will not be a hack but raw computational power rendering digital trust obsolete.
Hacker Origins Shaped Careers
- John Young and Jordan traded teenage hacker stories about phone phreaking and cloning phones.
- Those early exploits shaped both their careers in cybersecurity.
Payphone Prank Cost Phone Company Big
- Jordan recalls building red boxes and exploiting payphones to exact revenge on an unfair bill.
- The prank generated thousands in repair costs and taught him the real-world impact of simple hacks.