Kaspersky warns of risks from quantum computers

The Asia-Pacific (APAC) region has long been considered a "fertile land" for the development of breakthrough quantum computing technology, but also faces cybersecurity challenges.

Quantum computers open up many opportunities but also need to guard against risks

Quantum computers could be used to compromise traditional encryption methods that protect data in countless digital systems today, posing a direct threat to global cybersecurity infrastructure.

Threats include the intrusion and decryption of sensitive diplomatic, military and financial information, as well as the ability to decrypt private negotiations in real time – something that quantum computers can do much faster than classical computers, making private conversations insecure and vulnerable to monitoring and exploitation.

"The quantum computing market in the Asia- Pacific region is currently on a strong growth trajectory. Experts predict that from 392.1 million USD last year, this market will reach 1.78 billion USD by 2032, with a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.2%. This is an exciting but also worrying development. Organizations here should remember that quantum computing is the next "front line" of cybersecurity," said Mr. Sergey Lozhkin, Head of the Asia-Pacific and Middle East, Turkey and Africa Research Center.

While quantum computers are not yet an immediate threat, it will be too late to act once they are capable of attack. The transition to post-quantum encryption is a long road, taking years to complete, so it is imperative to start preparing today.

The cybersecurity community, technology companies, and governments need to work together to address the coming risks. Policymakers need to develop a clear migration strategy to post-quantum algorithms, while businesses and researchers need to start implementing new security standards now.

KIM THANH

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/kaspersky-canh-bao-nhung-rui-ro-tu-may-tinh-luong-tu-post813474.html