Security News

Quantum computing: The new moonshot in the cyber space race
2019-08-23 05:30

In 2016, China launched Micius, the world’s first quantum communications enabled satellite. For some, that launch eerily echoed the launch of the Soviet Union’s Sputnik satellite in 1957, which...

Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang Has Quantum Encryption Policy
2019-07-12 10:36

At least one presidential candidate has a policy about quantum computing and encryption. It has two basic planks. One: fund quantum-resistant encryption standards. (Note: NIST is already doing...

Utimaco’s Hardware Security Module defending data and infrastructure against the quantum threat
2019-07-04 03:00

Utimaco, one of the world’s largest manufacturers of Hardware Security Modules (HSMs) that provide the Root of Trust to numerous industries, and ISARA Corporation, the world’s leading provider of...

Why post-quantum encryption will be critical to protect current classical computers
2019-05-21 12:50

Quantum computers are theorized to be capable of breaking RSA encryption. Experts disagree on when it could happen, but agree on a need for quantum-proof encryption.

Quantum Xchange collaborates with Toshiba to double the capacity of the Phio network
2019-04-25 22:15

Quantum Xchange, provider of the first quantum key distribution (QKD) network in the U.S., has collaborated with Toshiba Corporation to double the capacity of the Phio network. Launched in June...

Check your Verizon FiOS Quantum Gateway G1100 router now
2019-04-10 10:24

Owners of Verizon’s FiOS Quantum Gateway (G1100) routers should check the firmware has been updated after a security company made public three significant security flaws.

Vulnerability in Verizon Fios Quantum Gateway allows attackers to gain root privileges
2019-04-09 13:48

The vulnerability requires local access to be exploited, though Tenable Research claims it can be exploited remotely through the assistance of social engineering.

Week in review: Marriott breach details, public-interest technology, the quantum computer threat
2019-03-17 19:45

Here’s an overview of some of last week’s most interesting news and articles: Marriott CEO reveals more details about the massive data breach Equifax CEO Mark Begor and Arne Sorenson, the CEO of...

The quantum sea change: Navigating the impacts for cryptography
2019-03-15 06:45

Professionals in cybersecurity and cryptography (and even non-IT executives) are hearing about the coming threat from quantum computing. It’s reaching the mainstream business consciousness. A...

The threat of quantum computers and the solutions that can protect us today
2019-03-13 07:00

In this Help Net Security podcast recorded at RSA Conference 2019, Avesta Hojjati, Head of R&D at DigiCert, talks about the threat of quantum computers and the solutions that are available to...