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Chinese Researchers Reportedly Crack Encryption With Quantum Computer

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Chinese scientists at Shanghai University have determined that a quantum computer can effectively crack a popular encryption method.

Researchers found it can attack Rivest-Shamir-Adleman ( RSA ) encryption, which is used by web browsers, VPNs, email services, and chips from Samsung and LG .

D-Wave quantum computers can be rented via a quantum cloud service for about $2,000 an hour.

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