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Why Quantum Computing Could Break the Internet's Security — And What Comes Next
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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Quantum computing poses a significant threat to current internet security protocols by potentially breaking encryption methods, prompting urgent development of quantum-resistant cryptography.
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Cybersecurity founders need to accelerate adoption of quantum-resistant encryption now as legacy protocols risk exposure. Quantum computing flips your security assumptions and forces a rewrite of trust frameworks.
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