Apple is launching post-quantum encryption in iMessage

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Apple is launching post-quantum encryption in iMessage to protect against potential quantum computing-based attacks. The update will be included in iOS and iPad OS 17.4 and macOS 14.4, replacing existing encryption protocols. Quantum computing, still in experimental stages, poses a threat to current encryption. Governments and tech companies are investing billions in quantum computing. Post-quantum cryptography is being developed to counter this threat. The update will be applied through operating system updates.


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