
Race to Quantum-Proof the Internet Highlights Urgent Need for Post-Quantum Cryptography
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The race to quantum-proof the internet has begun as experts highlight the threat of "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks, where encrypted data is collected today to be decrypted later using quantum computing. The migration to post-quantum cryptography is described as slow, posing risks to current security infrastructure. No specific technical implementations, dates, or entities leading the effort are detailed in the provided content. The focus is on the urgency of transitioning to quantum-resistant encryption methods to mitigate future decryption risks. The article does not mention specific vulnerabilities, CVE IDs, or quantified impacts.