GK Question

technology hard true_false

Quantum computers can break all existing encryption algorithms instantly.

  1. True
  2. False

Answer: False

Quantum computers threaten asymmetric algorithms like RSA and ECC using Shor's algorithm, but not all encryption. Symmetric algorithms (AES) require larger key sizes for quantum resistance. Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) is being standardized by NIST. Practical large-scale quantum computers capable of breaking encryption are still years away.

Topic Emerging Technologies
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