UK cybersecurity agency warns of quantum hacking threats; urges organizations to adopt post-quantum cryptography by 2035 to protect encryption systems from advanced quantum computers. Current methods risk being compromised due to quantum computing capabilities.
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2025/mar/20/uk-cybersecurity-agency-quantum-hackers
Quantum computing threatens current encryption methods, risking sensitive data security. Organizations must prepare now by upgrading encryption to new post-quantum standards. Key steps include assessing exposure, adopting new encryption practices, remaining adaptable to evolving standards, and increasing awareness of quantum risks. This proactive approach helps safeguard data against future quantum capabilities.
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