cross-posted from: https://lemmy.ml/post/213192

The NSA intentionally weakened RSA through bribes; I imagine they will also attempt to gain control of quantum encryption.

  • OsrsNeedsF2P@lemmy.ml
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    3 years ago

    The prediction will be false because quantum computing won’t ever be a practical thing. It is nothing more than a fad where academic researchers work out semantics while ignoring the fundamental problems

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      3 years ago

      Do you have any resources to read up on this? I always thought it was reasonably possible for it to be practical.