Why WhatsApp and Signal may lose their inaccessibility

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Are we ready for the quantum revolution in cryptography?

Quantum computers certainly open up new horizons in computing, but at the same time threaten the foundations of modern cryptography. Cybersecurity experts have expressed concern about the possibility of hacking widely used encryption algorithms, such as RSA, using quantum computers. This could have serious implications for digital security on a global scale.

Messaging apps like WhatsApp and Signal rely heavily on sophisticated encryption algorithms to ensure the privacy of user data. However, with the advent of quantum computers, existing encryption methods may become obsolete.

However, not everything is so sad. Scientists and engineers are already working on creating new encryption algorithms that are resistant to quantum attacks. These algorithms, known as post-quantum cryptography, are designed to protect data in the new reality that quantum technologies offer.

The cybersecurity expert noted: "This is an arms race in the field of cryptography. The question is who is faster: developers of new encryption algorithms or quantum computers that can crack them."

Keeping pace with rapidly evolving technologies is a challenge that requires the combined efforts of scientists, engineers, and cybersecurity experts at the international level. Only the coordinated work of all stakeholders will allow us to preserve digital security and data privacy in the era of quantum technologies.
 
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