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The Quantum Threat to Your Data | Auckland News
Quantum computers could one day shatter the encryption protecting everything from your bank to government secrets—cue “Q-Day.” Back in 1994, Peter Shor’s breakthrough showed how quantum machines could crack the math behind current encryption, sending shockwaves through defense agencies and sparking a global race to build quantum tech while also racing to create quantum-safe alternatives. NIST is leading the charge to upgrade digital infrastructure, but the “harvest now, decrypt later” threat looms large, with experts warning Q-Day might arrive in as little as 10 to 15 years. Listen in…
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