Q-Day is coming, and it might break the entire internet
A race to secure data begins amid warnings about Q-Day, the potential arrival of a powerful quantum computer. Experts like Professor Sushmita Ruj caution that quantum capabilities could render current encryption methods useless, leading to severe cybersecurity crises. If quantum computers fully materialize, the impact could halt financial markets and compromise sensitive information globally.
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Published 15 Jul 2026, 19:00 UTC · Updated 15 Jul 2026, 19:10 UTC
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