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The first quantum computer to break encryption is now shockingly close

  • Karmela Padavic-Callaghan--New Scientist
  • published date: 2026-04-01 16:32:09 UTC

Traditional encryption methods have long been vulnerable to quantum computers, but two new analyses suggest a capable enough machine may be built much sooner than previously thought

Google’s Willow quantum computer Google Quantum AI A quantum computer capable of breaking the encryption that secures the internet now seems to be just around the corner. Stunning revelations from … [+5347 chars]