Google Updates Q-Day Projection to 2029, Urges Migration to Post-Quantum Cryptography

Google has updated its projection for the Q-Day—the point at which quantum computers could break current encryption—to 2029. The company indicates that migrating to post-quantum cryptography is becoming increasingly necessary rather than optional. No specific technical details, such as algorithms or affected systems, were provided in the report. The announcement underscores the urgency for organizations to prepare for quantum-resistant encryption standards. The information originates from Cyber Security 360, with no additional impacts or mitigation steps described.