#PublicKeyCryptography

New FIDO proposal lets you securely move passkeys across platforms

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October 15, 2024 at 11:19AM The FIDO Alliance has released a draft specification to standardize the secure transfer of passkeys between providers, addressing portability issues. The Credential Exchange Protocol (CXP) and Credential Exchange Format (CXF) aim to enhance interoperability and security during credential migration. Feedback is welcomed for further refinement of these drafts. ### Meeting … Read more

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

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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