Google quantum-proofs HTTPS by squeezing 2.5kB of data into 64-byte space

By Dan Goodin

AI Summary

Google implemented Merkle Tree Certificate support in Chrome to prepare HTTPS for quantum computing threats by compressing 2.5kB of cryptographic data into 64-byte spaces. This quantum-resistant technology is already deployed in Chrome and will expand to other platforms as part of post-quantum cryptography migration efforts.

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