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Well, actually not all our encryption methods: there are asymmetric encryption algorithms that provide strong encryption even in the face of quantum computers.
by NickM 13y ago
Well, actually not all our encryption methods: there are asymmetric encryption algorithms that provide strong encryption even in the face of quantum computers. Unfortunately, the whole world is using RSA which is vulnerable.
I don't know that much about quantum computing, but I believe it may be possible that D-Wave has managed to figure out how to build a useful quantum computer that is nevertheless not general-purpose enough to execute Shor's algorithm for factoring primes.
- mtgx 13y agoWhen the FBI stops asking for backdoors in Internet services, we'll know they probably don't need them anymore. Then take into account that NSA is already probably 5-10 years ahead of them for any sort of surveillance technology.
- rohansingh 13y agoA little paperwork to get a backdoor is probably cheaper, faster and easier than using a quantum computer, even if one is available.