Crypto-apocalypse soon? Chinese researchers find a potential quantum attack on classical encryption

October 14, 2024 at 02:40AM Chinese researchers have developed a quantum annealing attack on classical encryption using D-Wave’s systems, posing a substantial threat to public key cryptography. Their peer-reviewed paper highlights vulnerabilities in widely used encryption standards, suggesting the need for enhanced data protection amidst rising quantum computing capabilities and potential cyber threats. **Meeting Notes … Read more