Re: A quantum computing threads loom, Microsoft uodates its core crypto library

On 12/09/2024 21:12 "Chris M. Thomasson" <chris.m.thomasson.1@gmail.com> wrote:

On 9/11/2024 10:16 PM, Jan Panteltje wrote:

As quantum computing threats loom, Microsoft updates its core crypto library
Two algorithms added so far, two more planned in the coming months.
  https://arstechnica.com/security/2024/09/microsoft-adds-quantum-resistant-algorithms-to-its-core-crypto-library/
quote:
  The updates were made last week to SymCrypt, a core cryptographic code library for handing cryptographic functions in Windows and Linux.
 

 
Have you ever played around with Q#?
 
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/quantum/qsharp-overview
 
Pretty interesting... :^)

Imagine a world where quantum computers suddenly become viable. Trillions of  $
in cryptocurrency (like Bitcoin) become literally worthless overnight.

That will give the financial markets quite a shock I can tell you.