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EU Launches Initiative to Secure Passports Against Quantum Threats

3/4/2025

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The European Union has unveiled the PQC4eMRTD initiative, a bold step to safeguard electronic passports against the looming threats of quantum computing. Spearheaded by Infineon and joined by Thales and other partners, this project, backed by the Digital Europe Programme, seeks to establish robust, quantum-resistant cryptographic standards within two years, fortifying our digital identities.

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The European Union has unveiled the PQC4eMRTD initiative, a bold step to safeguard electronic passports against the looming threats of quantum computing. Spearheaded by Infineon and joined by Thales and other partners, this project, backed by the Digital Europe Programme, seeks to establish robust, quantum-resistant cryptographic standards within two years, fortifying our digital identities.