A Working, Quantum-Encrypted Intranet

192939495969798999 writes "This article points out how BBN, developers of ARPANET, have actually created a quantum-encrypted intranet that serves pages to a small group of research scientists. I firmly believe this is as significant as the very first internet transmission some years back. If the technology is working and 100% secure, how long until it makes its way at least into government websites? This might be the end of the hacked by Chinese index pages!" Reader Kent adds "A New York based company, MagiQ Technologies, has begun selling units for commercial use while a group in Europe recently made the first quantum encrypted bank transaction in Vienna, Austria - April 2004. But the Boston network - though limited to three locations - is believed to be the first Internet-integrated system that runs continuously between multiple distant locations."

Comments

IT?

[Matey-O]

It's a working quantum encrypted mumble mumble?

I thought IT was a Segway? (a.k.a. Ginger, A.k.a. self balancing hype-machine)

. Quantum encryption?

[Eudial]

"What? That was a report when i sent i... -" No. No. No. No, It did not say "All work and no play makes Bob a dull boy." when i sent i-..." No. Yes sir. Yes. Yes. I know. Yes. No i don't need any money this month. Yes. Yes. No."