Hacker Newsnew | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submitlogin
Chinese researchers break RSA encryption with a quantum computer (csoonline.com)
8 points by reshie on Oct 15, 2024 | hide | past | favorite | 3 comments


From the article: “Using the D-Wave Advantage, we successfully factored a 22-bit RSA integer"


> “However, the advent of quantum computing threatens the security of these algorithms. The need for robust quantum-safe or post-quantum cryptographic solutions becomes increasingly evident as quantum computing advances.”

Is this really news? People have been implimenting Shor's algorithm in quantum hardware for years but there's not enough precision or scale to make it relevant.


At least they're publishing it!




Consider applying for YC's Winter 2026 batch! Applications are open till Nov 10

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact

Search: