October 16, 2024 at 05:52PM Researchers at Shanghai University have shown that quantum mechanics can threaten current encryption systems, using a D-Wave quantum computer to factor a 50-bit integer. While this does not endanger existing 2048-bit keys, it highlights potential cryptographic vulnerabilities, emphasizing the need for organizations to adopt quantum-resistant encryption soon. ### Meeting Takeaways … Read more
October 15, 2024 at 06:23PM The FHE Technical Consortium for Hardware (FHETCH) was launched to enhance interoperability of fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) hardware and software. This alliance aims to accelerate FHE product development by focusing on practical standards, hardware acceleration, and API abstraction, ensuring secure data processing while maintaining privacy across various industries. ### Meeting … Read more
February 23, 2024 at 02:25PM Apple is enhancing iMessage with the quantum-computing resistant PQ3 protocol, providing Level 3 security with post-quantum cryptography. The revamped protocol, integrating post-quantum and classical algorithms, ensures resilience against key compromise and incorporates Kyber for key generation. The update, due in March, aims to address potential quantum computing threats. Signal disputes … Read more