Квантовый компьютер успешно атакует элементарный криптографический ключ Translation: Quantum computer successfully attacks elementary cryptographic key

Engineer Steve Tippiconic has successfully cracked a six-bit cryptographic key based on ECC (Elliptic Curve Cryptography) using IBM’s quantum computer.

During the experiment, the expert utilized a 133-qubit IBM Torino processor to target a simplified key. The algorithm executed a 340,000-layer quantum circuit and successfully derived the private key from the public equation.

In June, researchers from Shanghai University managed to break a 22-bit RSA encryption.

Experts assert that this recent achievement in quantum computing does not pose a threat to the security of major blockchains. Bitcoin and Ethereum employ a more robust algorithm—ECC-256—whose cracking remains unattainable with current technology.

Pierre-Luc Daller Demer, a scientist and founder of Pauli Group, mentioned that the next phase will involve experiments focused on error correction. This will pave the way for the development of «deep circuits with complete reversible subprograms for modular arithmetic.»

«If Tippiconic continues in this manner, he will eventually tackle ECC-256,» he added.

Some have pointed out that cracking a six-bit cryptographic key should not be considered a significant accomplishment.

«When you see the hype around quantum computers, do what I do—just ignore it. A six-bit key for elliptic curves only has 64 possible combinations. I could ‘crack’ that with a pen and paper in a couple of hours. It’s not even worth posting, yet here comes X, and it’ll spread like wildfire,» wrote a user with the handle Adrian Morris.

Recall that in July, a team of developers found a way to shield the Bitcoin network from potential threats posed by quantum computers.