Predictionsby GlyphQuantum computers able to break RSA and ECC encryption are plausible within about five years.
Werner Vogels, Amazon
It’s plausible that in about five years, there will be quantum computers capable of breaking the RSA and ECC encryption that secures the vast majority of internet communications, financial transactions, and your sensitive personal data.
- Who
- Werner Vogels, CTO, Amazon
- Made
- Nov 25, 2025 11 months ago
- Target
- Nov 25, 2030 in 4 years (stated as "in about five years")
- Status
- Openin 4 years
- Source
- Tech predictions for 2026 and beyond Primary: their own words · original recording
- Topics
- Compute
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