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Microsoft Creates a Quantum Computer-Proof Version of TLS Encryption Protocol

Posted by samzenpus on from the protect-ya-neck dept.

holy_calamity writes: When (or if) quantum computers become practical they will make existing forms of encryption useless. But now researchers at Microsoft say they have made a quantum-proof version of the TLS encryption protocol we could use to keep online data secure in the quantum computing era. It is based on a mathematical problem very difficult for both conventional and quantum computers to crack. That tougher math means data moved about 20 percent slower in comparisons with conventional TLS, but Microsoft says the design could be practical if properly tuned up for use in the real world.

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  1. very difficult problems by davidwr · · Score: 5, Funny

    It is based on a mathematical problem very difficult for both conventional and quantum computers to crack.

    Ah, that would be my federal tax return.

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  2. Re:haha by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 3, Funny

    I think I deciphered the message hidden within your comment, but as a woman I'm afraid that I cannot be of any help to you.

    Your encrypted message was:

    hahah hahahah hahahah hahahah ... hahahah hahahahahaha hahaha

    Decrypted, it reads:

    HELP. VERY THIRSTY. SEND JUICY PENISES. OUT.

    Maybe somebody else here could be of assistance?

  3. Re: 20% slowdown isn't that bad... by binarylarry · · Score: 2, Funny

    Oh so now you're going to play the race card.

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