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Google's use of AI to optimize Shor's algorithm has significantly accelerated the timeline for breaking current encryption, making the transition to post-quantum standards like Classic McEliece an immediate operational necessity rather than a future contingency. The ISO standardization of this specific algorithm provides a critical, globally recognized pathway for organizations to mitigate "Harvest Now, Decrypt Later" attacks before fully functional quantum computers render legacy systems obsolete.

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Post-Quantum’s Algorithm Meets ISO Standard to Thwart HNDL Attacks

Quantum ZeitgeistJuly 15, 20263 min read

Classic McEliece, a post-quantum algorithm, achieved ISO standardization (ISO/IEC 18033-2) to defend against quantum cyber attacks, including Harvest Now, Decrypt Later (HNDL) threats.

The timeline for current encryption being broken has dramatically shortened, with prominent experts now estimating a potential breach within the next three years. This accelerated threat is fueled by advancements like Google’s recent application of Artificial Intelligence to optimize Shor’s algorithm, reducing the physical qubit count needed to compromise systems. In response, the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO)…

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