Companies are ignoring the threat of quantum cyberattacks
First and foremost:
Digital security is at a turning point: in a few years, quantum computers will be able to break today's encryption. Nevertheless, the majority of businesses massively underestimate the risk. The „harvest now, decrypt later“ strategy, where attackers steal data today to decrypt it later, is particularly critical. Despite this acute danger, more than half of companies lack any preparations for quantum-safe encryption.
Key Facts:
- Acute danger „Harvest now, decrypt later“: data is stolen today to be cracked with future quantum computers.
- Lack of awareness: The majority of companies rate the risk as only moderate or negligible.
- Preparation gap: Over 50% of companies have not yet taken any steps towards quantum-secure cryptography.
- Lack of planning: A large proportion of businesses also do not plan concrete steps for security in the future.
- Action required: Experts are calling for proactive vulnerability testing to ensure long-term cyber resilience.
Quantum computing as a growing threat
According to the press release, quantum computing could pose a serious threat to digital security in the future. Horizon3.ai reports that quantum computers are expected to be capable of breaking today's encryption methods within just a few years.
A central problem here is the „harvest now, decrypt later“ approach: according to the press release, cybercriminals are already stealing large amounts of data today in order to decrypt and analyse it later with the help of quantum technology.
Low awareness of problems in the economy
Despite this development, awareness of the danger remains low in many companies. According to Horizon3.ai, only a small proportion of the surveyed firms consider quantum attacks to be a serious threat.
A large proportion classify the risk as merely moderate or even negligible. According to the press release, this shows a significant discrepancy between the actual threat situation and the perception in the business community.
Little preparation for quantum-safe encryption
According to the press release, many companies have so far taken no measures to protect themselves from future attacks. More than half have not yet made any provisions for quantum-safe encryption.
Furthermore, a large proportion of companies do not plan to take any corresponding steps in the future. Only a few companies are actively working on solutions or have already implemented measures. According to Horizon3.ai, this shows that urgent action is needed to protect sensitive data in the long term.
About Horizon3.ai
Horizon3.ai is a US-based cybersecurity company that specialises in proactive IT security. It develops solutions that enable companies to specifically test their systems for vulnerabilities and identify security gaps early on.
The focus is on the NodeZero platform, which conducts automated attack simulations to reveal vulnerabilities. The aim is to strengthen the cyber resilience of companies and better prepare them for real-world attacks.
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Source: Press release from Horizon3.ai