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Fears grow that public key cryptography could be lost

Original: I think we might lose public key cryptography

Cryptographer Matthew Green has warned that we might lose public key cryptography, the mathematical foundation securing most internet communications, including HTTPS, messaging and digital signatures. The remark, shared on Twitter, has drawn attention in technology circles, with readers debating what developments could threaten these systems and how urgently alternatives would need to be found if they fail.

Why now: A prominent cryptographer's warning about a foundational security technology is prompting discussion about emerging risks such as quantum computing.

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