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@IACR News - 58d
Recent advancements in cryptography are focusing on safeguarding privacy against quantum computing threats. Researchers have developed a new Traceable Receipt-free Encryption (TREnc) scheme designed to resist attacks from quantum adversaries, overcoming limitations of current encryption methods. This innovative approach allows for the randomization of ciphertexts in transit, removing any subliminal information while maintaining a public trace to ensure the integrity of the underlying plaintext. The TREnc method is also being explored for use in voting systems, enabling voters to encrypt their votes, verify their ballot was counted and prevents any proof of their vote choice. This breakthrough uses advanced Ring Learning With Errors (RLWE) techniques ensuring resilience against quantum-based attacks.
In other cryptography news, a novel approach for unclonable private keys using quantum methods is gaining traction. This method generates one-shot signatures, where a private key can only be used once before self-destructing, preventing reuse or cloning. Ethereum developers are considering integrating this method into future blockchain versions, as it combines local quantum activity with existing public key methods. Additionally, companies like Synergy Quantum are deploying Quantum Random Number Generators (QRNG) to improve cryptographic security. The company's deployment to India's Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC) uses quantum photonics to provide secure and scalable randomness, strengthening India’s post-quantum encryption abilities.
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@Talkback Resources - 3d
Google Cloud has launched quantum-safe digital signatures within its Cloud Key Management Service (Cloud KMS), now available in preview. This cybersecurity enhancement prepares users against future quantum threats by aligning with the National Institute of Standards and Technology’s (NIST) post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards. The upgrade provides developers with the necessary tools to protect encryption.
Google's implementation integrates NIST-standardized algorithms FIPS 204 and FIPS 205, enabling signing and validation processes resilient to attacks from quantum computers. By incorporating these protocols into Cloud KMS, Google enables enterprises to future-proof authentication workflows, which is particularly important for systems requiring long-term security, such as critical infrastructure firmware or software update chains. This allows organizations to manage quantum-safe keys alongside classical ones, facilitating a phased migration.
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@quantumcomputingreport.com - 58d
Quantum computing is rapidly advancing with significant implications for various fields, particularly in the areas of randomness and security. Researchers are exploring the use of quantum computing to redefine randomness and enhance machine learning through technologies such as Quantum Support Vector Machines. These advancements highlight the technology's potential to revolutionize data analysis and processing. Simultaneously, there is a growing focus on developing quantum-resistant encryption methods to protect internet security from future quantum computer attacks. This is vital, as traditional encryption methods could become vulnerable to the power of quantum computing.
The pursuit of robust quantum encryption is evident in recent developments, including the work of cryptographers designing encryption methods that are invulnerable to quantum computers. Additionally, Russia has unveiled a 50-qubit quantum computer prototype, signaling a major step in their quantum computing roadmap and a move towards increased quantum capabilities. Furthermore, institutions like IonQ and Oak Ridge National Laboratory are working on noise-tolerant quantum computing techniques, advancing the technology towards practical applications and commercial availability. These advances all underscore quantum computing's increasing importance as a pivotal technology for the future.
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