Scientists at Northwestern University say they have harnessed the properties of light to encrypt information into code that can be cracked only one way: by breaking the physical laws of nature. This ...

Google researchers found certain quantum computers could break the encryption protecting the world’s largest cryptocurrency.

What resonated most at RWC 2026? GitGuardian highlights key research on private key leaks, password managers, trusted ...

A private key, also known as a secret key, is a cryptographic key that is used to decrypt or digitally sign data. It is a crucial component in asymmetric encryption algorithms like RSA and ECC ...

The next time you stay in a hotel, you may want to use the door’s deadbolt. A group of security researchers this week revealed a technique that uses a series of security vulnerabilities that impact 3 ...

I have a long and tattered history with cryptography. Ever since I learned about Bob and Alice I was smitten. I knew it was important because cryptographic algorithms could be used to protect ...

Charles Bennett and Gilles Brassard were recognized for their foundational work in quantum information science.

Israel-based researchers said they’ve developed a cheaper and faster method to pull the encryption keys stored on a computer using an unlikely accomplice: pita bread. The new study builds on research ...

You're about to wind up your day and use your smartphone to check what's in your smart fridge to decide if you need to pass by the store or request delivery before you get home. You quickly pay for ...