Apple releases PQ3 security update for iMessage to protect against quantum computing threats.
Apple is set to release a significant security update for iMessage, named PQ3, to protect against potential threats of quantum computing. This update will be introduced with iMessage and plans to roll it out to other Apple services that rely on encryption. PQ3 requires a complete redesign of the protocol that keeps iMessage conversations secure, making it the strongest security system of any large messaging platform. The new protocol uses a series of technical safeguards to close the window of opportunity for potential attacks, and Apple believes that PQ3 surpasses the security properties of other messaging protocols in the world.
February 21, 2024
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