A method called Shor's algorithm, proposed in 1994, demonstrated that a sufficiently powerful quantum computer could factor large numbers efficiently.

The concern also extends to data being stolen today and stored for future decryption, once sufficiently powerful quantum computers become available.

So, can a quantum computer break internet encryption in three days?

The concern also extends to data being stolen today and stored for future decryption, once sufficiently powerful quantum computers become available.

So, can a quantum computer break internet encryption in three days?