Tag: cryptography
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Alice & Bob Claims New Benchmark for Breaking RSA-2048 in Days
French Startup Estimates RSA-2048 Could Fall in Three Days With 23,000 Qubits. French quantum computing startup Alice & Bob estimates that 23,000 cat qubits could break RSA-2048 encryption in three days, while 30,000 could defeat blockchain elliptic-curve cryptography in an hour, raising concerns about long-term data security and cryptocurrency exposure. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump…
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NIST Releases New Guidelines to Protect Encryption Against Future Quantum Computer Attacks
Tags: attack, computer, computing, cryptography, cyber, encryption, framework, nist, technology, threat, vulnerabilityThe National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released finalized guidance to assist organizations in replacing cryptography that is vulnerable to quantum computing before future quantum computers pose a threat to sensitive information. Published on October 27, 2026, the report establishes a framework for migration that includes cryptographic standards, federal deadlines, and implementation priorities.…
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12 Email Encryption Solutions: The 2026 Buyer’s Verdict Guide
Email encryption fails at the recipient or not at all: the strongest cryptography loses to the counterparty who abandons the portal login. This verdict guide judges twelve solutions on the click count that decides adoption, the automation that removes user memory from the loop, and the lanes the market actually splits into bundle floors, usability-first…
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NIST starts the countdown to retire quantum-vulnerable encryption
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has released a roadmap for moving to post-quantum cryptography (PQC), with earlier deadlines for certain sensitive … First seen on helpnetsecurity.com Jump to article: www.helpnetsecurity.com/2026/10/28/nist-post-quantum-cryptography-migration-roadmap/
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NIST Outlines Phased, Hybrid Post-Quantum Migration
Federal Agencies May Combine Classical and Quantum-Resistant Algorithms. The National Institute of Standards and Technology outlined a phased transition to post-quantum cryptography, allowing temporary hybrid algorithms while prioritizing network encryption and setting a 2035 cutoff for quantum-vulnerable public-key algorithms under its standards. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/nist-outlines-phased-hybrid-post-quantum-migration-a-33225
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North Korean Hackers Use Post-Quantum Encryption to Conceal Malware in New Cyberespionage Campaign
Tags: communications, cryptography, cyber, cyberespionage, encryption, finance, group, hacker, infection, korea, lazarus, malicious, malware, north-korea, phishing, software, spear-phishingNorth Korea-linked Lazarus Group used post-quantum cryptography in a cyberespionage campaign targeting South Korean organizations, concealing malware communications and payloads behind a multi-stage infection chain. Dubbed Operation FlashHole, the campaign combined spear-phishing, malicious websites, abuse of financial security software and modular malware that largely operated in memory. The campaign followed Operation SyncHole, a Lazarus operation…
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Lazarus hackers use post-quantum cryptography for malware delivery
North Korean hackers are using a post-quantum cryptographic mechanism to secure malicious payload delivery in new operations that combine old and new malware. First seen on bleepingcomputer.com Jump to article: www.bleepingcomputer.com/news/security/lazarus-hackers-use-post-quantum-cryptography-for-malware-delivery/
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Certes wins Frost Sullivan PQC recognition for decoupling encryption from infrastructure
Certes has received Frost & Sullivan’s 2026 Global Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition in post-quantum cryptography (PQC), following an independent evaluation of vendors in the market. The recognition centres on a problem most security teams are now facing: migrating embedded cryptography across legacy applications, cloud environments and critical infrastructure will take years, but “harvest now, decrypt…
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Um Kryptowährungen und sensible Daten vor Bedrohungen durch Quantencomputer zu schützen, mahnt Europol zu frühzeitigem Handeln
Tags: cryptographyEuropol mahnt zu frühzeitigem Handeln, um Kryptowährungen und sensible Daten vor Bedrohungen durch Quantencomputer zu schützen. Dazu veröffentlichte Europol zwei Berichte zu den sicherheitspolitischen Herausforderungen des Quantencomputings und ruft Organisationen, politische Entscheidungsträger und die Kryptowährungsbranche dazu auf, jetzt mit den Vorbereitungen zu beginnen. Ein Kommentar von Adam Everspaugh, Cryptography Advisor bei Keeper Security. ‘Im Bericht…
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IonQ Buys Elisity to Bridge Zero Trust, Quantum Security
All-Stock Deal Combines Post-Quantum Cryptography With Identity-Based Network Access. IonQ plans to acquire zero trust cybersecurity firm Elisity in an all-stock deal valued at up to $1.3 billion, combining identity-based network segmentation with post-quantum cryptography and quantum key distribution to protect enterprise and critical infrastructure networks. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/ionq-buys-elisity-to-bridge-zero-trust-quantum-security-a-33079
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IonQ to buy zero-trust security firm Elisity in deal valued at up to $1.3 billion
The acquisition pairs Elisity’s zero-trust access controls with IonQ’s post-quantum cryptography business as federal agencies and major companies accelerate timelines for quantum-ready encryption. First seen on cyberscoop.com Jump to article: cyberscoop.com/ionq-acquires-elisity-1-3-billion-quantum-security/
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Microsoft Pushes Enterprises to Test Post-Quantum Certificates Before Large-Scale Migration
Microsoft is urging enterprises to prepare for post-quantum authentication by testing certificate dependencies before attempting broad infrastructure migration. Its Post-Quantum Cryptography Transport Layer Security Pilot Program, launched on August 27, 2026, gives approved certificate authorities a controlled environment to evaluate quantum-resistant certificate hierarchies and uncover interoperability, performance, and operational barriers. The initiative addresses a gap…
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Europol and US Spending Watchdog Sound the Alarm Over Quantum Threats
Europol and US Government Accountability Office urge faster transition to post-quantum cryptography First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/europol-us-gao-alarm-quantum/
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Europol and US GAO Sound the Alarm Over Quantum Threats
Europol and US Government Accountability Office urge faster transition to post-quantum cryptography First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/europol-us-gao-alarm-quantum/
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Making the Case to the Board for Post-Quantum Readiness
Frame Quantum Risk Around Business Exposure, Timelines and Staged Investment. CIOs seeking board support for post-quantum readiness should skip the physics lesson. The stronger case connects vulnerable cryptography to critical services, explains the cost of waiting and requests funding in manageable stages. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/making-case-to-board-for-post-quantum-readiness-a-33036
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Making the Case to the Board for Post-Quantum Readiness
Frame Quantum Risk Around Business Exposure, Timelines and Staged Investment. CIOs seeking board support for post-quantum readiness should skip the physics lesson. The stronger case connects vulnerable cryptography to critical services, explains the cost of waiting and requests funding in manageable stages. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/making-case-to-board-for-post-quantum-readiness-a-33036
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Critical Healthcare Systems Aren’t Quantum-Ready
A study of 2.5 million devices across 50 healthcare organization suggests the sector has a long way to go in getting ready for the post-quantum cryptography era. First seen on darkreading.com Jump to article: www.darkreading.com/iot/exposed-healthcare-systems-quantum-ready
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Critical Medical Devices Unable to Support PQC Transition
Forescout found that just 6% of Internet of Medical Things (IoMT) and 16% of medical OT are capable of supporting post quantum cryptography First seen on infosecurity-magazine.com Jump to article: www.infosecurity-magazine.com/news/medical-devices-pqc-transition/
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Quantum Readiness Means It’s Time To ‘Elevate’ Your Cryptography Experts: Optiv Field CISO
As businesses prepare for potentially unprecedented data security risks posed by quantum computing, a key part of the preparations should involve providing in-house cryptography specialists with greater attention and support as soon as possible, according to Optiv Field CISO Kristin Lowery. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/quantum-readiness-means-it-s-time-to-elevate-your-cryptography-experts-optiv-field-ciso
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Is Your Network Ready for Post-Quantum Cryptography?
Bigger Keys and Heavier Handshakes Will Test Routers, Firewalls and Apps. Updating enterprise networks for the post-quantum era will require more than simply swapping out one encryption algorithm for another. It could require enterprises to transform their hardware ecosystems to support the processing capacity, memory or protocol requirements. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article:…
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How to Boost Cryptographic Agility Across the Enterprise
A Risk-Based Approach Can Turn an Overwhelming Migration Into a Workable Plan. Experts advise organizations preparing for post-quantum cryptography to start with a focused inventory of cryptography in use, rank systems and data by business exposure, and build internal capacity to change algorithms and certificates safely. Vendors should also commit to crypto agility. First seen…
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Building Crypto Agility Across the Enterprise
A Risk-Based Approach Can Turn an Overwhelming Migration Into a Workable Plan. Experts advise organizations preparing for post-quantum cryptography to start with a focused inventory of cryptography in use, rank systems and data by business exposure, and build internal capacity to change algorithms and certificates safely. Vendors should also commit to crypto agility. First seen…
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Why The Post-Quantum Shift Could Leave Older IT Systems Behind: Experts
Many legacy IT systems may be unable to support post-quantum cryptography, leaving businesses exposed to future quantum-powered attacks and creating significant hardware and services opportunities for channel partners. First seen on crn.com Jump to article: www.crn.com/news/security/2026/why-the-post-quantum-shift-could-leave-older-it-systems-behind-experts
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World Quantum Readiness Day: Industry Voices on Moving From Blueprint to Build
Tags: cryptographyToday is World Quantum Readiness Day, and this year’s theme, “From Blueprint to Build,” says a lot about where the industry has landed. Three years ago, post-quantum cryptography (PQC) barely made it into security conversations. Today it sits on the C-suite agenda, but a plan on a slide and the operational capability to execute it…
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Why Post-Quantum Cryptography Should Matter to Every Organization
Ken Russman, Director, Strategy and Risk September 15, 2026 “PQC is a business resilience issue, not just a technology upgrade.” Key Takeaways NIST has finalized its first post-quantum cryptography standards, and organizations should begin a phased migration to quantum-resistant cryptography. … First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/why-post-quantum-cryptography-should-matter-to-every-organization/
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Sicher in die Zukunft – Moderne KI-Infrastruktur braucht Post-Quanten-Kryptographie als Fundament
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Sicher in die Zukunft – Moderne KI-Infrastruktur braucht Post-Quanten-Kryptographie als Fundament
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Daily OT Security News: September 05, 2026
Today’s headlines span IT/OT convergence, staffing and access risks in manufacturing, post-quantum cryptography planning, AI-accelerated attack concerns, and a federal-state water-utility monitoring initiative. Together they reinforce operational priorities for OT owners and operators across manufacturing, utilities, critical infrastructure, healthcare, and… First seen on securityboulevard.com Jump to article: securityboulevard.com/2026/09/daily-ot-security-news-september-05-2026/
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Hospitals Lag in Race to Quantum-Safe Encryption
Security Leaders Say Legacy Devices and Vendor Dependence Are in the Way. Hospital security leaders say aging medical devices, incomplete asset inventories and dependence on third-party vendors could make healthcare’s transition to post-quantum cryptography slower and more difficult than in other critical sectors. First seen on govinfosecurity.com Jump to article: www.govinfosecurity.com/hospitals-lag-in-race-to-quantum-safe-encryption-a-32752
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G7 urges organizations to prepare for quantum cyber threats
In a joint advisory released Thursday, the G7 Cyber Security Working Group and the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, CISA, said organizations should begin moving to post-quantum cryptography now. First seen on therecord.media Jump to article: therecord.media/g7-urges-organizations-to-prepare-for-quantum-threats