Posted 2/21/2024, 2:00:03 PM
Apple Rolls Out New PQ3 Post-Quantum Encryption for iMessage in iOS 17.4 to Defend Against Quantum Hacking
- Apple announced new post-quantum cryptography protocol called PQ3 for iMessage
- PQ3 provides "extensive defenses against even highly sophisticated quantum attacks"
- PQ3 rolls out in iOS 17.4, iPadOS 17.4, macOS 14.4, watchOS 10.4 starting in March
- PQ3 achieves "Level 3" security, securing key establishment and ongoing messages
- PQ3 protects against "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" quantum computing attacks