"Google has warned that quantum computers will pose a significant threat to current cryptographic standards before the end of the decade, urging other companies to follow its lead."
"The encryption currently used to keep your information confidential and secure could easily be broken by a large-scale quantum computer in coming years."
"Constructing a very powerful quantum computer with hundreds of thousands or even millions of stable qubits will require overcoming physical and technological challenges to keep those qubits stable."
"We've adjusted our threat model to prioritise post-quantum cryptography migration for authentication services, an important component of online security and digital signature migrations."
Google warns that quantum computers will threaten current cryptographic standards by 2029, urging banks, governments, and tech providers to prepare. Existing encryption could be easily compromised by large-scale quantum computers. While quantum technology is still developing, significant challenges remain in building powerful systems. Google emphasizes the need for a shift towards post-quantum cryptography for authentication services to enhance online security. Experts acknowledge the difficulties in creating stable quantum computers capable of performing complex tasks.
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