Quantum computers need vastly fewer resources than thought to break vital encryption

Building a utility-scale quantum computer that can crack one of the most vital cryptosystems—elliptic curves—doesn’t require ...
New Scientist

The first quantum computer to break encryption is now shockingly close

Traditional encryption methods have long been vulnerable to quantum computers, but two new analyses suggest a capable enough ...
CoinDesk

A quantum computer may need just 10,000 qubits to empty your crypto wallets, researchers say

The research shows quantum computers may break bitcoin and ether wallet encryption with far fewer qubits than previously ...
CoinDesk

Bitcoin bulls scramble for post-quantum protection as Google drops bombshell paper

Google's finding that breaking bitcoin's cryptography requires 20x fewer qubits than previously estimated has triggered the ...
The Washington Post

Private Israeli spyware used to hack cellphones of journalists, activists worldwide

NSO Group’s Pegasus spyware, licensed to governments around the globe, can infect phones without a click Military-grade spyware licensed by an Israeli firm to governments for tracking terrorists and ...