Chinese researchers have discovered the way to protect quantum computing networks from external attacks. They have managed to build “the first high-dimensional quantum cloning machine capable of performing quantum hacking to intercept a secure quantum message.”
University of Ottawa researchers has published their research in the journal Science Advances which explained that both traditional, and non-traditional computers, which uses quantum computing are vulnerable to hacking.
Ebrahim Karimi from the University of Ottawa, Canada, said, "Our team has built the first high-dimensional quantum cloning machine capable of performing quantum hacking to intercept a secure quantum message."
"Once we were able to analyze the results, we discovered some very important clues to help protect quantum computing networks against potential hacking threats," added Karimi, who holds the Canada Research Chair in Structured Light.
Until now Quantum systems were believed to be perfectly secure for data transmission, but after this research, it had raised questions.
"What we found was that when larger amounts of quantum information are encoded on a single photon, the copies will get worse and hacking even simpler to detect," added Frederic Bouchard a University of Ottawa doctoral student.
"We showed that cloning attacks introduce specific, observable noises in a secure quantum communication channel. Ensuring photons contain the largest amount of information possible and monitoring these noises in a secure channel should help strengthen quantum computing networks against potential hacking threats," Bouchard added.
University of Ottawa researchers has published their research in the journal Science Advances which explained that both traditional, and non-traditional computers, which uses quantum computing are vulnerable to hacking.
Ebrahim Karimi from the University of Ottawa, Canada, said, "Our team has built the first high-dimensional quantum cloning machine capable of performing quantum hacking to intercept a secure quantum message."
"Once we were able to analyze the results, we discovered some very important clues to help protect quantum computing networks against potential hacking threats," added Karimi, who holds the Canada Research Chair in Structured Light.
Until now Quantum systems were believed to be perfectly secure for data transmission, but after this research, it had raised questions.
"What we found was that when larger amounts of quantum information are encoded on a single photon, the copies will get worse and hacking even simpler to detect," added Frederic Bouchard a University of Ottawa doctoral student.
"We showed that cloning attacks introduce specific, observable noises in a secure quantum communication channel. Ensuring photons contain the largest amount of information possible and monitoring these noises in a secure channel should help strengthen quantum computing networks against potential hacking threats," Bouchard added.