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by JumpCrisscross 3567 days ago
> In August, the country launched the world's first quantum satellite, aimed at achieving "hack-proof" communications between space and ground control.

This is possible now?
2 comments
yoha 3567 days ago
In short: because measuring effects the information, tampering cannot be concealed.
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colordrops 3567 days ago
Sounds like using quantum computers for decrypting data is a real thing if there is such an investment to prevent it.
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