The research team, led by Wang Chao from Shanghai University, found that D-Wave’s quantum computers can optimize problem-solving in a way that makes it possible to attack encryption methods such as RSA.
  • EmperorHenry@infosec.pubEnglish
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    15 days ago

    This is why perfect forward secrecy is mandatory even if you have quantum encryption on your VPN.

    As for file storage, even if it’s quantum resistant, we may see a time in the future where you need to periodically re-encrypt your files to keep them a little bit less in danger