Mark your calendars frens! Q-Day is commonly known as the point when a quantum computer will be able to crack current encryption algorithms in a matter of seconds, thereby exposing vast troves of sensitive data. Been a lot of hype around this topic and discussion as to when this day will arrive. Some say by 2025; others claim it's still 5-10 years away. The race is on though!

-Apologies in advance for the "experts" thing: Is Q-Day — The Day Quantum Computing Hacks Everything — Approaching?

Key Takeaways

Cybersecurity and quantum security experts estimate a high probability that Q-Day — the day quantum computing can break current security standards — will arrive over the next decade.

Government and intelligence agencies have begun urging organizations to update their algorithms and cryptographic models.

Meanwhile, “harvest now, decrypt later” poses a risk — where data that will still be relevant in a decade is breached now and waiting to be cracked.

The challenges to the post-quantum security era are numerous, and experts say the work needs to start now.

What if Q-Day already happened (Space Force) and WH's have had access to advanced decryption tech?..... Certainly gives meaning to "we have it all". And how would a WH operation go about exposing Truth without compromising the shadowy nature of their own existence or technology (Ghosts in the machine)? Would you coerce your adversaries and help them step into the light perhaps? Given nat'l security implications/ military tech advantages, I don't think we'll ever find out.