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The Advanced Quantum Technologies Institute's claim of a new algorithm capable of breaking encryption by 2026 sparked panic, but cryptography experts quickly dismissed the fears. International efforts are underway to address quantum threats, with the US National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) publishing post-quantum cryptography (PQC) standards.

The NSA's framework requires quantum-safe systems by 2027, while the EU and UK have similar timelines. Companies like Cloudflare and Google are adopting quantum-resistant encryption technologies. Despite the genuine threat of quantum computing, the engineering response is proactive and progressing rapidly, alleviating concerns of a cybersecurity apocalypse.