Posted 2/21/2024, 5:04:21 PM
Apple Boosts iMessage Encryption to Guard Against Future Quantum Computer Hacks
- Apple releasing major iMessage update called PQ3 to address threat of quantum computers breaking current encryption
- New system uses post-quantum cryptography algorithms resistant to attacks from quantum computers
- Aims to protect against "harvest now, decrypt later" attacks where encrypted data is stolen until it can be decrypted
- Part of wider efforts by tech companies and standards bodies to address quantum computing threats
- Apple claims new system will give iMessage the strongest security of any major messaging platform when rolled out later this year