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Will quantum computers destroy the internet? | DW News
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This video explains the threat quantum computers pose to modern internet encryption and the ongoing effort to implement quantum-resistant security standards.
As quantum computing technology advances, existing encryption standards protecting the internet face obsolescence by 2029, a milestone known as 'Q-Day'. This vulnerability threatens global digital infrastructure, financial systems, and private communications, as malicious actors are already harvesting encrypted data today for future decryption. Consequently, a global shift toward post-quantum cryptography is underway to secure digital services against these future threats.
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