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Breaking encryption with a quantum computer just got 20 times easier

Last updated: May 23, 2025 2:10 pm
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Quantum Computers Pose a Growing Threat to Data Encryption

Quantum computers have long been a potential threat to encryption

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Recent advancements in quantum computing have raised concerns about the security of data encryption. It is now believed that a quantum computer with a million qubits could potentially crack a common encryption technique. This estimate, significantly lower than previously thought, suggests that the day encryption is compromised may be closer than anticipated.

One of the most widely used encryption algorithms, the RSA algorithm, relies on the difficulty of factoring large numbers into their prime factors. While multiplying two prime numbers to generate an encryption key is relatively easy, the reverse process of finding the original prime factors from the encrypted key is incredibly complex. However, with the immense processing power and parallel computing capabilities of quantum computers, this once formidable barrier may no longer be insurmountable.

As quantum computing continues to evolve, researchers and cybersecurity experts are working tirelessly to develop new encryption methods that can withstand the potential threat posed by quantum computers. The race to stay ahead in the encryption game is more crucial than ever, as the security of sensitive data and communication systems hangs in the balance.

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