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

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

FCC’s Router Ban Quietly Puts an Expiry Date on Home Internet Security

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Last week’s FCC order banning foreign-made Wi-Fi routers, ironically, set a deadline for home Internet security. The commission insists that the ban does not affect consumer Wi-Fi routers that are currently on sale or in your home, only future products. However, as it stands, everyone’s foreign-made routers can only receive software updates until March 1, … Read more

New 21-Day iOS Security Alert Received by CISA

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Update your iPhone now, CISA warns. NurPhoto via Getty Images It has been confirmed that a version of the DarkSword iOS spyware exploit kit, which could affect hundreds of millions of iPhones, has now been published. If you’re using an old version of iOS and you haven’t updated your iPhone to the latest secure version … Read more