Google says it's preparing for the quantum apocalypse, when traditional encryption methods are broken by quantum computers, by 2029—which is much sooner than originally expected
Google is preparing for a 'quantum apocalypse' by 2029, a timeframe when quantum computers are expected to break current encryption methods. The company aims to migrate to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) and encourages the tech industry to follow suit. This proactive approach addresses concerns about data security in the face of advancing quantum computing capabilities.
- Entities
- Company: US National Security Agency
- Topic: Quantum Computing
- Topic: Cybersecurity
- Topic: Cryptography
- Company: Google
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