Quantum Computer Secures Passwords

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China's quantum computer scientists crack military-grade encryption

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Chinese researchers say they have become the first people to use a quantum computer to compromise the type of password-based security system widely employed in critical industries such as defense.

Researchers from Shanghai University successfully attacked three algorithms critical to the advanced encryption standard ( AES ) framework used to secure data in the government, military and financial sectors.

The team warned that their success had for the first time exposed a "real and substantial threat" of hackers penetrating multiple encryption methods.

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