President Biden recentlysigned a lawpushing federal agencies to adopt technology protected from decryption by quantum computing.
The move is a sign that quantum computers are getting closer to becoming useful for applications and nefarious purposes.
Quantum computing could break this assumption and allow much faster decryption of data.
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While the risk isnt yet imminent, the impact is potentially very severe.
The White House would also be required to create guidance for federal agencies to assess critical systems.
However, it will become more prevalent as nation-states begin to invest in quantum technologies.
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But experts say quantum computers have a long way to go before they are capable of hacking data.
