Dossier
post-quantum encryption
Coverage of post-quantum encryption in the Nexus archive.
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- Trump administration to order agencies to speed up post-quantum migration, boost industry
The Trump administration plans to issue executive orders to accelerate the federal government's transition to post-quantum encryption and increase funding for the domestic quantum computing industry. The orders include a new deadline for adopting quantum-resistant encryption by 2029 or 2030 and exclude military networks. The administration also announced over $2 billion in incentives for nine quantum companies under the CHIPS and Science Act.
- Kyber ransomware gang toys with post-quantum encryption on Windows
A new Kyber ransomware operation is targeting Windows systems and VMware ESXi endpoints, using Kyber1024 post-quantum encryption in attacks. This marks a shift toward quantum-resistant encryption methods in ransomware campaigns.