Forbes July 2, 2024
John Prisco, Security CEO & founder of Safe Quantum Inc., working with data-driven companies to develop and deploy quantum-safe technologies
In cybersecurity, we talk about “harvest now, de-crypt later” attacks as a serious threat when quantum computers become more commercially available. The theory is that while data today may be encrypted, high-performance quantum computers will be able to decrypt the information at some point in the future.
But some recent incidents are highlighting the even more profound threat of “harvest now, decrypt now” ransomware attacks.
In these breaches, bad actors steal data and then threaten the victim organization that they will release the information unless they receive payment.
In May, hackers carried out a cyberattack on luxury auction house Christie’s...
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