Scientists from China are aiming to create a communication protocol which can help protect traditional encryption methods from quantum computer attacks.
Chinese scientists recently presented a draft document at an internal event held in Sweden which showed their attempts at making a ‘quantum-proof’ communication protocol. Once ready, the protocol will help agencies and governments across the globe to defend themselves in case an adversary tries to use quantum computers to break traditional communication encryption methods.
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Source: MSN News
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