Google’s latest research suggests the cryptocurrency industry may have less time than expected to prepare for quantum computing. In a whitepaper, Google examines risks to elliptic curve cryptography, the system securing most blockchain networks. The researchers revisit earlier assumptions about how difficult it would be for a quantum computer to break these protections, concluding that the required resources may be lower than previously estimated. “To share this research responsibly, we engaged with the U.S. government … More → The post Crypto industry may be running out of time to prepare for quantum attacks appeared first on Help Net Security.