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The potential introduction of quantum computerscapable of breaking asymmetric cryptography could place the entire digital world at risk, and this risk is becoming increasingly plausible every day.This led HP tounveilPCs designed to protect firmware against quantum computer attacks. Features include:

Research showsthat 27 percent of experts think there is a 50 percent likelihood of a cryptographically relevant quantum computer (CRQC) by 2033. When that day comes, thesecurity of existing digital signatures on firmware and software will be in question. (Read more on Anticipating the Quantum threat to Cryptographyhere).

Migrating the entire digital world to a new cryptographic standard is a huge undertaking, and while software can be updated, hardware cant. That includes some of the cryptography that protects PC firmware. With no cryptographic protections in place, no device would be safe attackers could access and modify the underlying firmware and gain total control.

HP also recommends that customers start to assess how and when to start migrating all other aspects of their information systems to quantum-resistant cryptography. This includes three steps to begin planning:

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First Business PCs to Protect Firmware Against Quantum Computer Hacks - Manufacturing.net