Quantum Apocalypse
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“Quantum apocalypse” threatens to destroy our usual way of life
(ORDO NEWS) — Breaking today’s most complex encryption would take virtually forever, but experts warn that with the advent of quantum computers, this process could be reduced to a few seconds. Such technologies will lead humanity down a potentially dangerous path if they fall into the wrong hands, writes Futurism. “Everything we do online today,” says Harry Owen, director of strategy at PostQuantum, “from online shopping and banking to social…
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Experts warn of ‘quantum apocalypse’
(ORDO NEWS) — Experts warn that quantum computers could eventually outperform conventional encryption methods, a potentially dangerous fate for humanity that they are figuratively calling a “quantum apocalypse,” reports the BBC. Today, cracking the most complex ciphers takes almost forever, but with the advent of quantum computers, they warn, this process can be reduced to a few seconds. And that kind of digital processing power can be disastrous if it…