
Google Sets 2029 Deadline for Post-Quantum Cryptography Implementation
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Google has set a 2029 deadline to implement post-quantum cryptography, responding to warnings that quantum computers could break current encryption standards sooner than anticipated. The initiative aims to transition cryptographic systems before large-scale quantum computers become capable of compromising widely used algorithms like RSA and ECC. No specific technical details, CVE IDs, or quantum computing milestones were provided in the report. The impact described focuses on the potential vulnerability of existing encryption methods to future quantum attacks. The effort is led by Google as part of broader industry and government preparations for post-quantum security.