Quantum Computing and the Implications on Online Security
Nishant Gadde, Avaneesh Mohapatra, Navnit Vijay, Siddhardh Manukonda, Daiwik Shashikanth · International Journal of Artificial Intelligence & Applications · 2024
Over the past year, quantum computing has seen many advancements due to contributions from UC Berkeley in collaboration with IBM’s laboratories. Although these breakthroughs seem promising, they introduce new security concerns regarding the potential for quantum attacks to become a major threat in future data breaches. This research investigates the efficiency of many quantum cryptographic techniques. These algorithms include Quantum Key Distribution (QKD), Lattice-Based Cryptography, and Multivariate Cryptography. Utilizing IBM’s Qiskit Python extensions, we were able to test these methods against quantum attack algorithms, including Shor's Algorithm, Grover's Algorithm, and the BB84 protocol. Our results indicate that, although current cryptographic methods provide some level of defense against quantum attacks, there needs to be advancements to protect our digital infrastructure for the future. This study puts emphasis on the need for more development in cryptographic algorithms to ensure proper security in the era of quantum computing.