As hackers get more sophisticated in their cyber crime efforts, we need to look to new technology to make our systems more secure, and potentially unhackable.
Quantum Physics
Mar 18, 2015
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(Phys.org) —Can worldwide communication ever be fully secure? Quantum physicists believe they can provide secret keys using quantum cryptography via satellite. Unlike communication based on classical bits, quantum cryptography ...
Quantum Physics
Apr 3, 2013
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Most financial transactions on the Internet are safeguarded by a cryptographic technique called public-key encryption. Where traditional encryption relies on a single secret key, shared by both sender and recipient, public-key ...
Computer Sciences
Feb 18, 2013
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Single particles of light, also known as photons, have been produced and implemented into a quantum key distribution (QKD) link, paving the way for unbreakable communication networks.
Quantum Physics
Aug 3, 2012
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Quantum key distribution (QKD) is an advanced tool for secure computer-based interactions, providing confidential communication between two remote parties by enabling them to construct a shared secret key during the course ...
Quantum Physics
Jun 14, 2011
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The Cambridge Lab of Toshiba Research Europe today announced a major breakthrough that will allow ultra-secure encryption of sensitive data sent by banks, hospitals and government organisations.
General Physics
Apr 20, 2010
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Cryptocurrencies like bitcoin have recently captured the public's imagination because they offer an exciting alternative to traditional monetary systems.
Security
Jul 16, 2018
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Last week, candidates in both the Republican and Democratic presidential debates offered some interesting views about the Internet. Whether it was Donald Trump suggesting that parts of the Internet be closed, saying "I would ...
Security
Dec 22, 2015
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Wider adoption of cloud storage services by organizations has been hindered by security and privacy issues. A consequence of storing data on the cloud is that, by its very nature, the storage infrastructure is not owned by ...
Computer Sciences
Aug 14, 2013
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Millions of us send billions of emails back and forth each day without much concern for their security. On the whole, security is not a primary concern for most day-to-day emails, but some emails do contain personal, proprietary ...
Internet
Sep 10, 2012
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