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Quantum Computers Might Make All of Your Private Data Less Secure

Jan 31, 2024
Experts discuss the potential impact of quantum computing on cryptography, the vulnerabilities of traditional encryption methods, and the importance of public key cryptography. They explore the need for alternative cryptographic systems to ensure data security and the efforts made by organizations like NIST to address the threat. The future development of quantum computers and its uncertainty in the field of cryptography are also discussed.
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