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Raffaele Raffaele Mon Feb 17 2025 | 7 answers 1785

Can quantum computers break 256-bit elliptic curve public-key cryptography?

I am wondering if quantum computers have the potential to crack the 256-bit elliptic curve public-key cryptography, which is currently considered secure.

Can quantum computers break 256-bit elliptic curve public-key cryptography?