Chinese Quantum Computer Breaches Key Encryption Algorithms

Researchers claim a quantum breakthrough poses a significant threat to global data security, targeting widely used cryptographic systems.

Chinese scientists from Shanghai University utilized a D-Wave quantum computer to crack multiple SPN-structured algorithms, which are integral to current digital security.
The breakthrough is considered a substantial threat to encryption methods used in banking and military sectors, including RSA and AES standards.
The research, led by Wang Chao, employed quantum annealing techniques to exploit vulnerabilities in cryptographic algorithms like Present, Gift-64, and Rectangle.
Despite these advancements, the method has not yet revealed specific encrypted passcodes, indicating the threat is still in its early stages.
The development has sparked concerns over the future of cybersecurity, emphasizing the need for post-quantum cryptographic solutions to protect sensitive data.