SMRTR Science & EngineeringJun 4, 2025TechRadar

Breaking encryption with quantum computers may be easier than we thought

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New research suggests quantum computers could break RSA encryption 20 times easier than previously thought. Google researchers urge swift adoption of quantum-resistant cryptography, recommending vulnerable systems be deprecated by 2030 and disallowed by 2035. Many tech companies are already transitioning to post-quantum encryption methods to prepare for this looming threat to current security standards.

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