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Digital information relies on encryption to keep it secure, relying on algorithms developed in the 1970s. But the anticipated arrival of practical quantum computers could be a game-changer, requiring new solutions.
Cutting-edge cryptographic techniques being developed in Japan promise a world where personal and sensitive information remains secure throughout its lifecycle.
Researchers in Singapore are developing innovative methods to secure health data, reduce patient privacy concerns, and accelerate bioinformatics research.