Encryption

Building on 2026 qubit reductions like Iceberg Quantum's qLDPC breakthrough, recent studies project quantum computers cracking RSA-2048 and ECDLP-256 by 2029. Google and cybersecurity experts warn of imminent Q-Day, pushing post-quantum cryptography to avert a crisis worse than Y2K, with businesses ramping up quantum-safe migrations.

16 Mwezi wa tatu, 2026 Imeripotiwa na AI

Meta will discontinue end-to-end encrypted messaging in Instagram direct messages after May 8, 2026, due to low adoption. Affected users will receive in-app instructions to download their messages and media. The company directs users to WhatsApp for continued encrypted messaging.