The White House has issued an executive order dramatically accelerating the shift to post-quantum cryptography across federal agencies and critical infrastructure, according to Ars Technica. The move stems from national security concerns—quantum computers powerful enough to break today's encryption are likely coming, and they could compromise sensitive government communications. The administration has drastically shortened the deadline, treating quantum-resistant security as an urgent national priority.

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