In a first, a ransomware family is confirmed to be quantum-safe
Ars Technica • 4/23/2026 – 4/24/2026
Summary
A ransomware family has been confirmed to be quantum-safe, marking a first in this area. Despite this confirmation, there is no practical benefit to using post-quantum cryptography (PQC).
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Lindy Score Breakdown (V4.2)
9h
Age
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Sources
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Hours Since Seen
Final Score12/100
CategoryAntiLindy
StatusActive
Recency Multiplier97% (0.5^2/48)
Hero EligibleYes
Score BreakdownRisk 70
Source Reputation: Low-trust source (6/20 pts)
Consensus: Single source - no independent confirmation yet
Age: Breaking news - too recent to assess longevity
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