IBM’s new 120-qubit experiment marks a leap forward, advancing technology that could one day crack Bitcoin’s encryption.

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In the beginning, WhatsApp users could not protect their chat backups with encryption—while all communications were encrypted end-to-end, backups weren't afforded the same protection. Since 2021, ...

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You probably use Bluetooth to connect any number of things to your computer and/or cell phone, but is it actually safe to leave your Bluetooth enabled?

IBM scientists entangled 120 qubits in a single coherent “cat state,” a record-breaking feat in quantum computing.

Messages we send through the airwaves should be encrypted. But some are not. In fact, a lot of clear satellite transmissions ...