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Cryptographer warns public key cryptography could be at risk

Original: I think we might lose public key cryptography

Cryptography expert Matthew Green sparked discussion with a stark warning that society might lose public key cryptography, the foundational technology securing most internet communications. Readers are debating what could cause such a loss, with quantum computing advances among the speculated threats, and what post-quantum alternatives might be ready in time.

Why now: Concerns over quantum computing and other emerging threats are renewing debate about the future of encryption.

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