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Inside Finland’s state-of-the-art quantum computing hardware ecosystem – TNW
In 1965, cryogenics pioneer Olli V. Lounasmaa set up the Low Temperature Laboratory (LTL) at what is now Aalto University to research ultra-low temperature physics.
Apple is future-proofing iMessage with post-quantum cryptography – Cointelegraph
Apple unveiled PQ3, the most significant cryptographic security upgrade in iMessage history, for iOS 17.4 on Feb. 21. With the new protocol, Apple becomes one of only a handful of providers featuring post-quantum cryptography for messages.
How is Quantum Technology Developing in Ireland? A Conversation with John Durcan, IDA Ireland – AZoQuantum
In a new and exciting interview feature, AZoQuantum discusses the quantum race in Ireland with IDA Ireland Chief Technologist John Durcan.
Singapore warns banks to prepare for quantum computing cyber threat – Finextra
The Monetary Authority of Singapore has told the country's financial institutions to make sure they are prepared for the rising cybersecurity risks posed by quantum computing. Experts predict that over the next decade cryptographically relevant quantum computers will start posing cybersecurity risks. These computers will break commonly-used asymmetric cryptography, while symmetric cryptography could require larger key sizes to remain secure
Electrons become fractions of themselves in graphene, study finds – MIT News
The electron is the basic unit of electricity, as it carries a single negative charge.
Apple Ramps Up iMessage Security to Fight Looming Quantum Computing Threat – PCMag
Apple says there's a real risk that future quantum computers could be able to decrypt and read content sent via its iMessage app, so it developed a new protocol to combat the potential threat. To create the new iMessage protocol, which is called PQ3, Apple says it rebuilt its cryptographic protocol "from the ground up" to redesign iMessage from a security standpoint. PQ stands for post-quantum, and Apple says PQ3 brings a third level of protection to its end users.
Apple Bolsters iMessage Encryption Amid Quantum Computing Threats – Telecom Lead
Tech giant Apple has announced a significant upgrade to its iMessage platform, introducing a new encryption protocol, PQ3, in a proactive move to fortify its messaging service against potential advancements in quantum computing technology. The unveiling of PQ3 underscores Apples strategic response to the looming threat posed by future breakthroughs in quantum computing, which could render current encryption methods vulnerable to exploitation. The new protocol represents a comprehensive overhaul of the iMessage cryptographic framework, signaling a proactive approach to preemptively safeguarding user communications
Apple future-proofing iMessage to protect against the scary future of quantum computing hacking – TechRadar
iMessage is set to receive a substantial security upgrade as Apple plans to introduce a post-quantum cryptographic protocol called PQ3. Those are some five-dollar words, but what do they mean? In a nutshell, PQ3 is a new type of encryption tech that can locally generate encryption keys for an iMessage text on an iPhone.
Apple upgrades iMessage with new encryption protocol that can withstand hacking by quantum computers – Firstpost
With the new update, Apple is introducing Level 3 security to iMessage, which uses advanced cryptography to secure messages at two levels, first when the conversation starts and then during the conversation itself. Encryption keys will change more frequently In a move aimed at fortifying its messaging platform against potential threats from quantum computing, Apple has unveiled a groundbreaking cryptographic protocol for iMessage.
New Phase of Matter Created During Experiments with Exotic Particles in Quantum Processor – The Debrief
A new phase of matter previously recognized only in theory has been created by researchers using a quantum processor, which demonstrates the control of an exotic form of particles called non-Abelian anyons. Neither fermions nor bosons, these exotic anyons fall someplace in between and are believed only to be able to exist in two-dimensional systems. Controlling them allowed the creation of an entirely new phase of matter the researchers now call non-Abelian topological order