An American physicist and Canadian computer scientist devised a way to keep secrets safe from hackers

An American physicist and Canadian computer scientist received the A.M. Turing Award on Wednesday for their groundbreaking ...

Pair win Turing Award for computer encryption breakthrough

It is hoped Charles H Bennett and Gilles Brassard's work will make digital communications secure for decades ahead.
Wired

Computer Scientists Achieve the ‘Crown Jewel’ of Cryptography

In 2018, Aayush Jain, a graduate student at the University of California, Los Angeles, traveled to Japan to give a talk about a powerful cryptographic tool he and his colleagues were developing. As he ...
EdTech Magazine

What Is Quantum Cryptography and Why Does it Matter to Higher Education?

Nation-states and malicious actors are collecting encrypted data so they can read it with future quantum computers. These ...
Quanta Magazine

Quantum Cryptography Pioneers Win Turing Award

Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard were recognized for their foundational work in quantum information science.

Turing Award Goes to Inventors of Quantum Cryptography

By Cade Metz Cade Metz has reported on quantum technologies since the 1990s. In the mid-1980s, Charles Bennett and Gilles ...
Computer Weekly

Deep dive into quantum-resistant cryptography for email security

Imagine waking up one day to find that all your confidential emails are suddenly an open book for anyone with a powerful enough computer. Sounds like a nightmare, right? Well, with the rapid ...
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New Cryptography Must Be Developed and Deployed Now, Even Though A Quantum Computer That Could Compromise Today's Cryptography Is Likely At Least A Decade Away, Says New Report

Report Details Risks and Benefits of Developing a Practical Quantum Computer, Identifies Metrics for Tracking Progress WASHINGTON – Given the current state of quantum computing and the significant ...
The Verge

The race is on for quantum-safe cryptography

New techniques could stand up to the power of a quantum computer — if we implement them in time New techniques could stand up to the power of a quantum computer — if we implement them in time In 2016, ...
Popular Science

Quantum computers could break encryption. The US government is trying to prevent that.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Encryption is an important part of keeping our digital lives ...