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In a significant development for global cybersecurity, Chinese researchers have unveiled a method using D-Wave’s quantum annealing systems to crack classic encryption, potentially accelerating the timeline for when quantum computers could pose a real threat to widely used cryptographic systems. The research team, led by Wang Chao from Shanghai University, found that quantum annealing can optimize problem-solving in a way that makes it possible to attack encryption methods such as RSA. They successfully factored a 22-bit RSA integer, demonstrating the potential for quantum machines to tackle cryptographic problems. This raises serious questions about the future of cybersecurity and the need for robust quantum-safe or post-quantum cryptographic solutions to protect sensitive information.

References:

• thequantuminsider.com - Chinese researchers have “reportedly” cracked “military-grade encryption” using a quantum computer, marking a significant threat to global security? - 7d
• interestingengineering.com - Chinese researchers have “reportedly” cracked “military-grade encryption” using a quantum computer, marking a significant threat to global security? - 7d
• www.scmp.com - Chinese researchers have “reportedly” cracked “military-grade encryption” using a quantum computer, marking a significant threat to global security? - 7d
• You - Chinese researchers break RSA encryption with a quantum computer - 6d
• @cybernews - This tweet summarizes the research findings and its implications. - 6d

Classification:

• HashTags: Quantum Cybersecurity RSA
• Company: D-Wave
• Target: RSA Encryption
• Product: Quantum Annealing Systems
• Type: Research
• Severity: Major