#NISTAlgorithms

What Communications Companies Need to Know Before Q-Day

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October 3, 2024 at 09:23AM NIST has finalized the first three algorithms for post-quantum cryptography, providing crucial defense against potential quantum threats. Transitioning to a quantum-safe infrastructure presents challenges, requiring a combination of engineering efforts and proactive evaluation. The industry is gradually integrating post-quantum algorithms, preparing for the eventual shift to quantum-safe encryption methods. Various … Read more

Heartbleed is 10 Years Old – Farewell Heartbleed, Hello QuantumBleed!

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April 2, 2024 at 07:09AM The Heartbleed bug turned ten years old on April 1, posing a risk of reoccurrence due to quantum computing. The bug, identified in 2014, affected a vast portion of the internet, allowing attackers to steal sensitive data. Quantum decryption could amplify this threat, leading to potential economic and security crises. … Read more

KyberSlash attacks put quantum encryption projects at risk

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January 7, 2024 at 03:37PM The Kyber key encapsulation mechanism, including its official implementation CRYSTALS-Kyber, has been found vulnerable to flaws known collectively as KyberSlash, allowing the recovery of secret keys. Timing-based attacks and patches for KyberSlash1 and KyberSlash2 have been identified, affecting various projects, with efforts underway to address the issue. The impact varies … Read more