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• [New] A quantum computer running Shor's algorithm could factor a 2048-bit RSA key in hours or days, compared to billions of years on a classical computer. FBI Support Cyber Law Knowledge Base
• [New] Rosatom State Corporation announced plans to launch serial production of quantum computers in Russia, scheduled for 2030. TAdviser.ru
• [New] Traditional encryption algorithms like RSA and ECC could be easily broken by quantum computers, making PQC essential for protecting sensitive data as quantum computing becomes more powerful. Doverunner
• [New] Companies like D-Wave and Volkswagen have already demonstrated the potential of using quantum computing for vehicle routing optimization. Augmented Qubit
• [New] Quantum computers threaten some encryption methods, particularly RSA and elliptic curve cryptography, through Shor's algorithm. Techlasi
• [New] The three core pillars of quantum technology-quantum computing, quantum communication and quantum sensing - could collectively generate $97 billion in revenue worldwide by 2035. AI Business
• [New] Researchers have claimed that 2,048-bit RSA encryption keys could be broken by a quantum computer with as few as a million qubits - a factor of 20 less than previous estimates. O'Reilly Media
• [New] IBM is aiming to debut a full fault-tolerant quantum computer by 2029, with a roadmap targeting hundreds of logical qubits by then and thousands in the early 2030s. TechAnnouncer
• [New] Keep abreast of the increasing quantum volume metric from IBM, which quantifies the capacity of quantum computers, projected to double every year. Ana Crudu
• [New] Quantum computing, once confined to theoretical physics and niche academic labs, is fast emerging as a disruptive technology poised to transform global industries. The Mileage
• [New] In 2025, we expect quantum computers to begin solving real-world problems, especially in fields like cryptography, drug discovery, and climate modeling. TechSouls
• [New] Logical Qubits by 2029: IBM's updated roadmap targets IBM Quantum Starling by 2029, a fault-tolerant quantum computer with ~200 logical qubits (protected by quantum error correction) running on an estimated ~20,000 physical qubits. PostQuantum - Quantum Computing, Quantum Security, PQC
• Imagine a world where someone could use a quantum computer to shut down the power grid or steal sensitive data. TechAnnouncer
• As first reported by Quantum Zeitgeist, Microsoft has unveiled a novel family of four-dimensional geometric error-correction codes that could dramatically accelerate the development of practical quantum computers. Quantum Zeitgeist
• 80% of companies believe that quantum computing will have a significant impact on their industry, with 45% expecting to adopt quantum computing technologies within the next five years. SuperAGI
• The cybersecurity landscape in 2025 represents a critical inflection point where artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced persistent threats converge to create unprecedented challenges and opportunities. Maxthon | Privacy Private Browser
• Quantum computers could acquire the capability to break foundational RSA encryption algorithms as early as 2028, rendering the widespread adoption of robust post-quantum cryptography solutions absolutely critical and non-negotiable. Welcome to COE Security | AI Cyber Security Solutions C
• By 2025, we expect to see quantum computers being used to design new drugs, develop more efficient solar panels, and create stronger, lighter materials for aerospace and automotive applications. TechAnnouncer
• In the next five years, quantum computing is likely to move from labs to applications, and the integration of AI and quantum computing is expected to become a trend, added Sun. Borneo Post Online
• By 2035, quantum computing could be worth $28 billion to $72 billion, quantum communication could be worth $11 billion to $15 billion, and quantum sensing could be worth $7 billion to $10 billion - for a total of as much as $97 billion. McKinsey & Company
• As quantum computing advances, traditional encryption methods, such as RSA and ECC, are at risk of being broken by quantum computers. Security Boulevard
• A: PQC develops encryption algorithms resistant to quantum computer attacks, unlike current methods like RSA that quantum computers could break. FreePixel Blog
• Quantum computers capable of breaking current encryption could emerge within the next 10-20 years. FreePixel Blog

Last updated: 14 July 2025