Cyber-attacks are a major concern as technology advances
Cloud and Quantum Computing Causing Concerns
Security concerns are on the rise as phishing emails, malware, and ransomware attacks increase. Hackers are stealing bank details, passwords, and other personal information. The internet has provided malicious hackers with a variety of new ways to make money and cause disruption. Cloud and quantum computing are only exacerbating the problems.
Quantum computing has been viewed by many as a solution to managing security and infrastructure. Is that true? While quantum computing advances will bring benefits, they will also create new challenges. Most notably, the power of quantum computing can easily crack the encryption algorithms that have been used for decades to secure a range of areas, including online banking, secure communications, and digital signatures.
Today, quantum computing is expensive, and the expertise required to develop it is restricted to large technology companies, research institutions, and governments. But like any innovative technology, it will eventually become more commercially available and easier to access – and cybercriminals will be looking to take advantage of quantum.
State of Cyber Attack Technology
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