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Schneier Calls Quantum Cryptography Impressive But Pointless

Posted by timothy on from the science-fair-project dept.

KindMind writes "Bruce Schneier writes in Wired that quantum cryptography, while an awesome technology, is actually pointless (that is, of no commercial value). His point is that the science of cryptography is not the weak point, but the other links in the chain (like people, etc.) are where it breaks down."

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  1. A billion photons... by alexborges · · Score: 5, Funny

    Are now running for their jobs.

    Thanks bruce.

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    1. Re:A billion photons... by The+Moof · · Score: 5, Funny

      No need to worry, I'll just observe them and put them out of their misery.

  2. ummmm by EncryptedSoldier · · Score: 5, Funny

    meow

  3. Re:sure... by Prof.Phreak · · Score: 5, Funny

    factors the products of large prime numbers in log(n) time

    That's easy, just use sqrt(n) computers.

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  4. What Schneier is trying to say: by paniq · · Score: 5, Funny

    Quantum cryptography may appear like serious matter on close inspection, but when you look away, it's just a wave.

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  5. Re:I know what to do by KDR_11k · · Score: 5, Funny

    This is Bruce Schneier we're talking about. Bruce Schneier can decrypt quantum encryption by giving it a stern look.

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  6. What a pussy. by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 4, Funny

    What a pussy.

  7. Re:Hard to argue with the general point. by CrashPoint · · Score: 4, Funny

    And what good is that plane-proof roof going to be when the Mole People come tunneling up through your foundation?

  8. Re:sure... by Lachryma · · Score: 5, Funny

    Give me any large prime, and I will factor it for you instantly!

  9. Re:sure... by hellop2 · · Score: 4, Funny

    Yeah, but it's a small infinity.

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