# When a Quantum Computer Is Able to Break Our Encryption, It Won't Be a Secret

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Published: 2023-09-13
Updated: 2023-09-13





Source: rand.org (https://www.rand.org/blog/2023/09/when-a-quantum-computer-is-able-to-break-our-encryption.html)














There is already more than enough reason to upgrade our communications systems to resist attacks from quantum computers as soon as possible. Even if completely unexpected attacks from a black-swan quantum computer are unlikely, attacks from known or suspected quantum computers would already be plenty bad enough.