The appearance of quantum computers means that we need new ways to keep the data safe
Whitemocca/Shutterstock
China It has announced that it will lead to efforts led by the United States to develop encryption algorithms that resist quantum computers, instead choosing to develop their own standards. This may be because China does not want to use the algorithms that were developed in the United States if they contain secret “background doors”, which allows access by US intelligence agencies – or the country may want to develop algorithms with their rear doors.
The encryption algorithms that we use to protect data today are practically impossible even for the largest …