EU warns Q-Day could arrive before quantum computers become commercially useful
The European Union has warned that Q-Day could occur before quantum computers are commercially useful, giving member states until the end of 2026 to plan for the security threat.
The European Union has warned that Q-Day could arrive before quantum computers become commercially useful or viable. EU member states have been given until the end of 2026 to formulate plans to address the threat.[1][2][3]
The bloc's proactive approach to post-quantum cryptography highlights urgent global cybersecurity challenges and underscores the necessity for rapid adaptation.[3]
Key facts
- The European Union warned that Q-Day could arrive before quantum computers are commercially useful or commercially viable.
- EU member states have until the end of 2026 to plan for the threat posed by quantum developments.
- The EU's position on post-quantum cryptography highlights pressing global cybersecurity challenges and the need for rapid adaptation.
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Q-Day Could Arrive Before Quantum Computers Are Commercially Useful, EU Warns The threat could arrive before quantum computers are commercially useful, and member states have until the end of 2026 to plan for it.
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