This (non-technical) article asserts that statistical analysis of D-Wave (or another quantum annealer) might be used far before Shor's algorithm becomes a facto

This (non-technical) article asserts that statistical analysis of D-Wave (or another quantum annealer) might be used far before Shor's algorithm becomes a factor. https://www.forbes.com/sites/arthurherman/2021/06/07/q-day-is-coming-sooner-than-we-think/?sh=258b2f7d3f5d https://www.forbes.com/sites/arthurherman/2021/06/07/q-day-i...