Opinion

Why Post-Quantum Cryptography Is Urgent Even Though No Quantum Computer Has Broken RSA Yet

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The urgency for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) arises not from immediate quantum threats but from the potential for data interception and future decryption, known as harvest now, decrypt later (HNDL). Organizations face retroactive risks as stolen data may remain vulnerable for years. Immediate action is crucial to safeguard sensitive information.