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PolicyGlobal / Other·Ranked Friday, April 24, 2026

In a first, a ransomware family is confirmed to be quantum-safe

Ransomware adopts quantum-safe encryption despite lacking practical benefits.

In a first, a ransomware family is confirmed to be quantum-safe
Technically speaking, there's no practical benefit to use PQC. So why is it being used?
Ars Technica

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Technology breakthrough · weight 30%6/10
Economic impact · weight 25%5/10
Job impact · weight 20%2/10
Regional relevance · weight 15%3/10
Policy & geopolitics · weight 10%7/10

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