Encryption keys used in modern applications range between 2,048 to 4,096 bits, meaning modern encryption standards are safe from the current round of quantum computers.
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Despite recent breakthroughs, as of January 2025, 2,048-bit to 4,096-bit encryption keys remain secure against near-term quantum computing advancements
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In May 2024, researchers from Shanghai University claimed they could factor a 22-bit encryption key using a quantum computer, but that is still far smaller than the 2,048-bit or 4,096-bit keys used in real-world applications
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