As quantum computing barrels toward mainstream reality, the digital world is hastily repositioning itself on the defensive. Not so long ago, most people outside cryptography circles regarded the ability to crack today’s encryption as something safely tucked away in the next decade, a far-flung...
In a significant move to bolster cybersecurity against emerging threats, Microsoft has announced the integration of quantum-resistant encryption algorithms into Windows 11. This proactive measure aims to safeguard sensitive data from potential attacks by future quantum computers, which are...
Microsoft Quantum Breakthrough Faces New Hurdles
Microsoft’s ambitions in quantum computing have long captured the attention of the tech community. Recently, with the revelation of its Majorana 1 chip, the company touted a bold stride toward quantum supremacy—a leap anchored in topological...
In a bold stride into uncharted quantum territory, Microsoft has recently announced what it calls the first topological qubit—a development that, if confirmed, could pave the way for more error-resistant quantum computers. However, this claim has sparked a lively debate among experts in the...