Google Sets 2029 Timeline for Post-Quantum Cryptography Migration

Google has established a 2029 timeline to migrate its systems to post-quantum cryptography (PQC) in response to emerging quantum computing threats. Security experts warn that current encryption methods, including public-key cryptography, could be compromised by large-scale quantum computers in the near future, with risks already materializing through store-now-decrypt-later attacks. The company is prioritizing the adoption of PQC standards developed by NIST to mitigate these threats before fault-tolerant quantum computers become operational. The initiative aims to secure digital infrastructure against quantum-enabled decryption capabilities. No specific vulnerabilities (e.g., CVE IDs) or technical implementation details were disclosed in the report.