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The first quantum computer to break encryption is just around the corner

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The first quantum computer to break encryption is just around the corner

Google’s Willow quantum computer Google Quantum AI A quantum computer capable of breaking the encryption that protects the internet appears to be just around the corner. Surprising revelations from two research groups show how that might happen, with one suggesting that the current quantum machine is already more than half the size it needs to … Read more

Why October 1, 2026, could be the day SSL/TLS certificates ‘break the Internet’

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Why October 1, 2026, could be the day SSL/TLS certificates 'break the Internet'

As SSL/TLS certificate lifetimes decrease, IT departments must adapt to faster renewal cycles. This shift towards shorter life spans, driven by the need for improved safety, will soon put severe pressure on performance. We are predicting major Internet instability on October 1, 2026, when SSL certificates expire and may begin disrupting global Internet services. This … Read more