> I've only heard about how they are able to break certain cryptographical algorithms that were designed long before quantum was even a thought. Just thought I

> I've only heard about how they are able to break certain cryptographical algorithms that were designed long before quantum was even a thought. Just thought I'd mention, quantum computer design started in the early 1980s, and many of the theoretical results came through quite a while ago. What's happening now is the investment and funding landscape has changed considerably.