BREAKING RSA ENCRYPTION JUST GOT 20X EASIER FOR QUANTUM COMPUTERS

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New research from Google Quantum AI indicates that RSA-2048 encryption can be cracked by a quantum computer with one million qubits in one week, needing 20 times fewer qubits than Google's 2019 estimate due to algorithmic improvements. This advancement shortens the timeline for when the current RSA encryption schemes become vulnerable, with experts predicting that quantum computers will break asymmetric cryptography by 2029. Organizations must accelerate post-quantum cryptography adoption immediately, as the multi-year migration timeline means preparation cannot wait, even if quantum attacks are still years away.