CRQC

English Noun en cryptography en cryptographically relevant quantum computer; a quantum computer powerful enough to break modern cryptography (e.g., using Shor's algorithm to break RSA or Ed25519). en Gareth Corfield NSA: We 'don't know when or even if' a quantum computer will ever be able to break today's public-key encryption w:The Register https://web.archive.org/web/20240518172626/https://www.theregister.com/2021/09/01/nsa_quantum_computing_faq/ 1 September 2021 It's almost like the NSA is dropping a not-so-subtle hint, though why it would is debatable. If it has a CRQC, or is on the path to one, it might want to warn allies, vendors, and citizens to think about using quantum-resistant technologies in case bad people develop a CRQC too. But why would the spies tip their hand so? It's all very curious.