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Prepare Now: Quantum Computing Threatens Future Digital Security

12/23/2025

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Jameson Lopp, Chief Security Officer at Casa, says upgrading Bitcoin to post-quantum standards could take 5 to 10 years, and quantum computers won't pose a threat, though banks may adapt faster.
Anand Oswal of Palo Alto Networks warns attackers are collecting encrypted data for future decryption and urges organizations to gain visibility into encryption practices and adopt quantum-resistant standards.
As quantum computing evolves, early preparation is crucial for digital security.

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Jameson Lopp, Chief Security Officer at Casa, says upgrading Bitcoin to post-quantum standards could take 5 to 10 years, and quantum computers won't pose a threat, though banks may adapt faster.
Anand Oswal of Palo Alto Networks warns attackers are collecting encrypted data for future decryption and urges organizations to gain visibility into encryption practices and adopt quantum-resistant standards.
As quantum computing evolves, early preparation is crucial for digital security.