Though the Timeline is Far Ahead, Encryption in the Face of the Challenge of Quantum Computing is Concerning

…As quantum systems become more powerful, information security will also be affected and will force improved data security both on-premises and in the cloud…

…If a quantum computer with enough qubits were to appear today, virtually all electronic communications would become unsafe…

…And even if such a device only appears several years from now, it could compromise all currently stored secret communications…

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